Asserts that addiction is a medical disease, and presents techniques and strategies based on the latest scientific research for treating the biological factors that cause addiction.

Law firm partners Oscar Finley and Wally Figg see a chance for huge financial gain when they learn of a pending class action lawsuit against the makers of Krayoxx, a popular cholesterol-reducing drug suspected of causing heart attacks.

The author recounts his lifelong battle with anxiety, showing the many manifestations of the disorder as well as the countless treatments that have been developed to counteract it, and provides a history of the efforts to understand this common form of mental illness.

Happily settled in Florida, Sonja believes she's finally escaped the trap set by unscrupulous drug lords. But when her son Tomas is taken, she's back to square one ... and Iceland. Her lover, Agla, is awaiting sentencing for financial misconduct after the banking crash, and Sonja refuses to see her. And that's not all ... Agla owes money to some extremely powerful men, and they'll stop at nothing to get it back. With her former nemesis, customs officer...

"Young gay heroin addicts in Urbino, Italy have enough problems but when one of their group connects with a golden stranger who shares a mysterious affliction, a tale about everyday lives riddled with addiction turns into a brutally destrctive narrative about sex as a compulsion, coupled with sociopathological transformations."--cover.

"Psychedelics including psilocybin, MDMA, ketamine, ayahuasca and peyote are poised to revolutionize mental health and alter the wellness industry forever. Once feared and misunderstood, psychedelics have emerged as one of the most promising therapies of the 21st century. Through cutting-edge research, substances such as MDMA and LSD are being recognized as powerful keys to healing and human improvement, offering solutions for mental health issues...

In contemplating the complex issue of prostitution, the book delves into the likelihood that substantial time and societal progress will be needed before witnessing its complete eradication. The individuals involved in prostitution are often victims of circumstances beyond their control, such as limited opportunities, poverty, sexual abuse, or marginalization. Various approaches have been considered, like radical abolition, which might force the...

"Prescription drug addiction is now one of the nation's most serious drug problems. More Americans are abusing controlled prescription drugs more than cocaine, hallucinogens, inhalants, and heroin combined. With the exception of marijuana, prescription painkillers are the most widely abused drug in the U.S. Many who are addicted to prescription drugs are "unwitting addicts"-they have no history of drug abuse, but become addicted after taking a drug...

"The story of becoming sober signifies a great deal more than simply not 'picking up' or 'using'. This is a story not only of recovery, but also of what it means to live in sobriety."Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy1st District, Rhode Island"This book, written by a recovering addict who became a successful therapist, is a perfect road map for addicts, codependents, and therapists. Among the milestones are sobriety, emotional maturity, and personal responsibility."Joseph...

Nadie habla de las familias de los adictos. En los medios de comunicación, nos cansamos de escuchar testimonios de personas famosas que hablan de su experiencia con las drogas. Son historias tremendas de mucho sufrimiento y, en el mejor de los casos, de superación. Pero, ¿dónde están todas esas familias que viven el mismo horror mientras acompañan al adicto? Esta es la historia de una madre valiente que lucha por entender qué le pasa a su hijo...