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"Presents a strong argument against the disease model of addiction, which is currently predominant in medicine and popular culture alike, and bolsters it with informative and engaging narratives of addicts' lives ... Even when presenting more technical information, Lewis shows a keen ability to put a human face on the most groundbreaking research into addiction. Likewise, he manages to make complex findings and theories both comprehensible and interesting... This book, written with hopeful sincerity, will intrigue both those who accept its thesis and those who do not."--Publishers Weekly.

"An addiction to drugs or alcohol is dangerous for anyone, but the effects on teens and their developing brains can be especially severe. 'Teens and Addiction' explores the causes of this health issue, how it affects teens, and ways in which teens can protect themselves and get.

Examines addiction and recovery through the lens of the Transtheoretical Model(TTM), which "posits that individuals move through six stages of change: precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, and termination." Uses up-to-date research on addiction and recovery to help practitioners navigate a way through the TTM with addicts in an effort to improve the likelihood of success. Draws on case studies and examples, and examines types of addictions as well as an updated section on addiction in adolescent and young adult populations.

"Addiction to drugs, alcohol, video games, gambling, and more profoundly affect individuals, families, and society as a whole. How are different types of addiction similar? What causes addiction? How can it be prevented and treated? Mental health experts' opinions on all aspects of addiction vary widely, but all do agree that this widespread problem needs urgent attention"--Provided by the publisher.

Combines memoir and research to explore the truth and myths around addiction and recovery. Provides evidence against the ideas of "broken brains" and "addictive personalities" to argue that addictions are types of learning disorders. Discusses the effects of history, timing, family, peers, culture, and chemicals on illness, treatment, and recovery.

Examines the brain science behind addiction, and highlights tips and strategies for a lifelong treatment plan to overcome the disease.

"At the family cabin by the lake where his grandfather died two years ago, eleven-year-old Cooper Cameron spends the summer trying to rid himself of the rituals that allow him to cope with his grief and fear"--Provided by publisher.

People are finding innumerable ways to entertain themselves online. Many of these options are enjoyable and even rewarding but concerns about violence, addiction, and isolation also exist.

Reliance on digital technology becomes a problem when a pleasurable, relatively harmless and even beneficial activity turns into an addictive behavior. The scope of this growing problem, the causes, the consequences, and efforts to address it are discussed.