{"product_id":"beyond-the-influence","title":"Beyond the Influence - Understanding and Defeating Alcoholism","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"This invaluable work will contribute much to the battle against our number one disease.\"—from the Foreword by George McGovern, former senator and author of \u003ci\u003eTerry: My Daughter's Life-and-Death Struggle with Alcoholism\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlcoholism is a disease. It's time we started treating it like one.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScience has offered undisputed proof that alcoholism is a disease rather than a weakness of character, yet millions of alcoholics continue to suffer due to inappropriate treatment.  Now the co-author of the modern classic \u003ci\u003eUnder the Influence\u003c\/i\u003e has teamed up with prominent alcoholism experts to provide new answers to this national epidemic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBased on the latest scientific research, \u003ci\u003eBeyond the Influence\u003c\/i\u003e clearly explains the neurological nature of the disease and reveals why some people drink addictively and others do not.  It also spells out what needs to be done to treat alcoholism, including:\u003cbr\u003e Steps to take for an intervention\u003cbr\u003e How to find the right treatment program\u003cbr\u003e Which psychological approaches work best\u003cbr\u003e Why spirituality is essential to recovery\u003cbr\u003e New insights into relapse prevention\u003cbr\u003e What you should know about diet, exercise, and nontraditional treatments such as acupuncture\u003cbr\u003eProvocative and eye-opening, compelling and compassionate, \u003ci\u003eBeyond the Influence\u003c\/i\u003e is not only a message of hope for alcoholics--it is a blueprint for saving lives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeyond the Influence\u003c\/i\u003e explains that alcoholism is a disease of the body, not a weakness of character. Drawing on the latest scientific studies, the authors present new research on the central role of genetics and neurotransmitters in addiction. Continuing where the prior book left off, it also includes: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSteps for diagnosis and intervention, plus ways to prevent relapses\u003cbr\u003eVarious treatment models, including inpatient and out-patient programs and a review of new drug treatments\u003cbr\u003eThe most effective types of psychological counseling\u003cbr\u003eThe critical role of nutrition\u003cbr\u003eNon-traditional healing methods for recovery\u003cbr\u003eThe importance of a spiritual component to recovery\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe authors also critique our nation's alcoholism policies, including education and prevention programs, efforts to curtail college bingeing and underage drinking, and the advertising and marketing strategies of the alcohol industry.","brand":"Penguin Random House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50956700778784,"sku":"9780553380149","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/3661\/7504\/files\/9780553380149.jpg?v=1763743617","url":"https:\/\/creativebysanchez.com\/es\/products\/beyond-the-influence","provider":"Creative By Sanchez","version":"1.0","type":"link"}