Some Assembly Required: A Balanced Approach to Recovery from Addiction and Chronic Pain
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.46 (500 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1937612252 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 280 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-01-27 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
population is affected by chronic pain. Prescription drug abuse is by far the fastest-growing drug problem in the United States, and abuse of and addiction to the opioid medications prescribed for pain (the so-called painkillers) is at the forefront of this trend. As a result, there is an increasing need for information on the pernicious relationship between addiction and chronic pain among the general public, as well as behavioral health, addiction treatment, healthcare professionals. The narrative integrates the author’s personal and professional experience to illustrate how twelve-step recovery can be combined with mindfulness-based practices, as well as western psychological theory and psychotherapeutic approaches. This unique volume addresses the twin challenges of addiction and chronic pain, and presents a model for successful recovery from both of these serious, life-altering conditions.According to estimates from the National Center for Health Statistics, pain affects more Americans than diabetes, heart disease and cancer combined, and 25 percent of the U.S. Some Assembly Required
"An exceptional find! This is a must read for anyone, personally or professionally, who wants to understand addiction, living with addiction and chronic pain, and recovery." — Claudia Black, PhD, MSW,Author of It Will Never Happen to Me and co-author of Intimate Treason
A Must Read for professionals, families and addicts Excellent book! Well written, good information and interesting!. "Dan Mager's book gives healthcare professionals like me a vivid picture of the pain and suffering" according to Fildes, E.. Dan Mager's book gives healthcare professionals like me a vivid picture of the pain and suffering associated with active addiction and the peace and joy that come with recovery. I also know that this book is for ALL of us, the principles of recovery that Dan Mager describes in this book will help us address our very own personality challenges leading to inner peace and joy!Bravo!Dr. Elizabeth Fildes. rosemary a bilello said It can grab hold of anyone and Dan Mager is so eloquent and insightful with his honesty beautiful words.. This very well written books again proves that addiction has no lines. It can grab hold of anyone and Dan Mager is so eloquent and insightful with his honesty beautiful words Anyone who knows someone in the throws of addiction will find hope with this book. I would recommend this book to everyone, it truly is a journey to be part of.