When the Servant Becomes the Master: A Comprehensive Addiction Guide for Those Who Suffer from the Disease, the Loved Ones Affected by It, and the Professionals Who Assist Them

The definitive guide to addiction that addresses misinformation and stigma, humanizes the disease within a framework of science, research, and personal experience, and provides a wealth of information on the various forms that addiction takes as well as rich data regarding treatments. A comprehensive guide to all things related to addiction contained in a single volume. Foreword by Mark S. Gold, MD, one of the world's most renown addiction researchers for over two decades, and currently the Distinguished Professor and Chair of Psychiatry at the University of Florida College of Medicine, and a member of the McKnight Brain Institute. Dr. Gold has developed translational research models which have led to new treatments for addicts. Endorsed by Daniel Amen, MD, author of Change Your Brain, Change Your Body, and one of the leading researchers using brain scan technology in connection with addiction and its treatment. Explains addiction's scientific and nonscientific elements in a generally easy to read format for a broad audience. Anyone interested in learning about the current state of the art understanding of addiction will find this book helpful. In sharing his personal experience with addiction and recovery, Dr. Powers provides hope for those struggling with the disease, their significant others, and professionals endeavoring to help them. The information contained in this volume has been (and will continue to be) presented by the author at numerous workshops and conferences.