Developing Drug Addiction Recovery Skills by Understanding Addiction and The Brain: The Ultimate Guide to Build Resilience to Prevent Relapse Paperback – November 5, 2023

Very few families today are free from the shackles, pain, and futility of addiction. Once we learn addiction is a complicated disease and not simply a lack of willpower, shame, or limited to particular social strata, can we be open to treating it. Janet Cruz describes the psychological and physiological challenges underlying addiction and the many factors complicating treatment. The visual pictures she creates to see the triggers and cravings facing one working toward sobriety are reminders for friends and family to look at their loved ones through compassionate, empathetic eyes. Her descriptions of the many types of addiction and a holistic method of continuing treatment offer hope for the patient and their loved ones. Developing Drug Addiction Recovery Skills by Understanding Addiction and the Brain is helpful for anyone attempting to sort through the complexities of addiction, especially those dealing with its dire effects.

A good reference book

Perfect for anyone attempting to sort through the complexities of addiction, especially those dealing with its dire effects.

Janet Cruz's book provides a profound understanding of addiction, combining scientific insights with practical strategies. It explores the brain's role in addiction and offers actionable advice on recovery, relapse prevention, and building support networks. Written with compassion, this guide is essential for individuals, families, and professionals dedicated to overcoming addiction and fostering healing. Highly recommended.

The book is excellent very well written and researched but my issue with the book is that nothing is written from the Bible concerning recovery. That is the only way a addict is going to fully recover because I was once a addict and GodDelivered me so I know God is there but still the book is going to be an asset in my ministry. I’m studying to be a drug addiction counselor and I will certainly use information from the book. Overall well done

This book brilliantly combines scientific insights with practical strategies, making complex concepts accessible and actionable. The detailed exploration of the brain's role in addiction offers a profound understanding that is both enlightening and empowering. Overall, this book is a must-read for individuals, families, and professionals dedicated to overcoming addiction and fostering healing.

I really enjoyed reading this book.

I was turned off by the cover of this book and almost didn't read it. I'm glad I did, though, because it has loads of good information for anyone interested in learning more about the disease of addiction. The author takes a practical, informative, compassionate tone without judgment. This would be an excellent book for either someone struggling with addiction themselves (current or former) or the loved one of someone with a drug addiction. The book is well-done.