| The Natural Medicine Guide to Addiction Contributor(s): Marohn, Stephanie (Author) |
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ISBN: 1571742905 ISBN-13: 9781571742902 Publisher: Hampton Roads Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $20.66 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2004 Annotation: This book takes a crucial look at the biological causes and natural therapies of several common addictions, including cigarettes, alcohol, street and prescription drugs, work, sex, and food. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Health & Fitness | Alternative Therapies - Self-help | Substance Abuse & Addictions - General - Health & Fitness | Homeopathy |
| Dewey: 616.860 |
| LCCN: 2004000742 |
| Series: Healthy Mind Guides |
| Physical Information: 0.68" H x 5.02" W x 8.1" (0.55 lbs) 225 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - New Age |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Medical journalist Stephanie Marohn eases the pain and trauma of addiction recovery in this guide, one in a series dealing with ailments such as anxiety and depression. In layman's terms she discusses how chemical imbalances in the brain create addiction and withdrawal symptoms, and how they can be restored. Suggestions include: amino acid supplements (to regulate sugar levels), herbs such as chamomile, valerian root (to relax the nervous system), acupuncture, aromatherapy, candle therapy, and so on. Marohn's view of addiction is clear enough to see the big picture, which encompasses everything from crippling drug addiction to minor, apparently harmless habits such as compulsive shopping. According to Marohn, addiction is a problem that effects over 100 million people every year, and needn't be seen as either freakish or a sign of weakness. Furthermore, there is a way to recover that does not compromise a holistic lifestyle through pharmaceutical medicines, should one choose this path. |
Contributor Bio(s): Marohn, Stephanie: - Stephanie Marohn is a medical journalist and non-fiction writer and the author of What the Animals Taught Me, as well as The Natural Medicine Guide to Bipolar Disorder. She runs an animal sanctuary in Sonoma County, CA. Visit her at www.stephaniemarohn.com. |