{"product_id":"used-very-good-beyond-the-influence-understanding-and-defeating-alcoholism-katherine-ketcham-paperback","title":"Used - Very Good | Beyond the Influence: Understanding and Defeating Alcoholism -- Katherine Ketcham, Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: Used - Very Good.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is one pre-owned copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good. Light shelf wear, name inside cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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 Terry: My Daughter's Life-and-Death Struggle with Alcoholism\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcoholism is a disease. It's time we started treating it like one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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 Under the Influence has teamed up with prominent alcoholism experts to provide new answers to this national epidemic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on the latest scientific research, Beyond the Influence 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:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteps to take for an intervention\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow to find the right treatment program\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhich psychological approaches work best\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy spirituality is essential to recovery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew insights into relapse prevention\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you should know about diet, exercise, and nontraditional treatments such as acupuncture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvocative and eye-opening, compelling and compassionate, Beyond the Influence is not only a message of hope for alcoholics--it is a blueprint for saving lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond the Influence 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:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteps for diagnosis and intervention, plus ways to prevent relapses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVarious treatment models, including inpatient and out-patient programs and a review of new drug treatments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most effective types of psychological counseling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe critical role of nutrition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-traditional healing methods for recovery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe importance of a spiritual component to recovery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Katherine Ketcham\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bantam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 368\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9780553380149\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Katherine Ketcham","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67694777925860,"sku":"FRK000000198","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/9587\/8628\/files\/71mQ1-0qBGL.jpg?v=1792544922","url":"https:\/\/bookandmortar.com\/products\/used-very-good-beyond-the-influence-understanding-and-defeating-alcoholism-katherine-ketcham-paperback","provider":"BookandMortar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}