About the book
A renowned neuroscientist provides an “unorthodox but enlightening” (Wall Street Journal) narrative of how addiction happens in the brain, and what we can do to overcome it
Through the vivid, true stories of five people who journeyed into and out of addiction, a renowned neuroscientist—and former addict himself—explains why the disease model of addiction is wrong and how it obstructs the path to recovery. Combining intimate human examples with clearly rendered scientific explanations, The Biology of Desire is enlightening and optimistic reading for anyone who has wrestled with addiction either personally or professionally.
Editions of The Biology of Desire
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781610394376
- EBook
- ISBN 9781610394383
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A renowned neuroscientist provides an “unorthodox but enlightening” (Wall Street Journal) narrative of how addiction happens in the brain, and what we can do to overcome it
Through the vivid, true stories of five people who journeyed into and out of addiction, a renowned neuroscientist—and former addict himself—explains why the disease model of addiction is wrong and how it obstructs the path to recovery. Combining intimate human examples with clearly rendered scientific explanations, The Biology of Desire is enlightening and optimistic reading for anyone who has wrestled with addiction either personally or professionally.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Biology of Desire about?
A renowned neuroscientist provides an “unorthodox but enlightening” (Wall Street Journal) narrative of how addiction happens in the brain, and what we can do to overcome it
Through the vivid, true stories of five people who journeyed into and out of addiction, a renowned neuroscientist—and former addict himself—explains why the disease model of addiction is wrong and how it obstructs the path to recovery. Combining intimate human examples with clearly rendered scientific explanations, The Biology of Desire is enlightening and optimistic reading for anyone who has wrestled with addiction either personally or professionally.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Biology of Desire?
Medicine and Nursing > Medical specialties, branches of medicine > Therapy and therapeutics > Addiction and therapy
Where can I read a sample of The Biology of Desire?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781610394376
How long is The Biology of Desire and how many pages does it have?
The Biology of Desire has 256 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Biology of Desire?
Marc Lewis
Who is the Publisher of the book The Biology of Desire?
PublicAffairs
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Biology of Desire is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781610394376) and ebook(ISBN 9781610394383)
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