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"Gotta have it" is the thought process of an addicted person. A drink, a drag, a hit, a line, a pill, another piece of chocolate. "Gotta have it."aWhat drives this powerful need known as addiction? The problem isn''t with the abused substance or activity, contends Dr. Ruden. The problem lies in the brain. As a result of genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors, dopamine and serotonin levels in the brain are altered, and this sets the stage for the craving response. "Gotta have it!"aThe Craving Brain:- explains why some individuals are susceptible to addiction to alcohol, gambling, or food, while others remain unaffected.- shows why 12-step-programs work.- shows why we need Alcoholics Anonymous, Gamblers Anonymous, or Narcotics Anonymous.- describes a new, revolutionary treatment to prevent the craving response.

About the author

Ronald A. Ruden, M.D., Ph.D., is a leader in the field of medicine. Harvard-trained, he is that rare breed of clinician-scientist whose research is conducted with real patients, from his private office.

Product details

• Authors: Ronald Ruden, Ronald A. Ruden, Ruden Ronald
• Publisher: Harper Perennial USA
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 21.11.2000
• EAN: 9780060928995
• ISBN: 978-0-06-092899-5
• No. of pages: 304
• Dimensions: 135 mm x 202 mm x 15 mm
• Subjects: Guides > Health; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Psychology: general, reference works; Business and Management, SELF-HELP / Substance Abuse & Addictions / Tobacco, SELF-HELP: Substance Abuse & Addictions / Alcohol, PSYCHOLOGY: Psychopathology / Addiction, SELF-HELP: Substance Abuse & Addictions / Tobacco, SELF-HELP: Substance Abuse & Addictions / Drugs, MEDICAL: Mental Health, PSYCHOLOGY: Psychopathology / Eating Disorders, MEDICAL: Psychiatry / General, PSYCHOLOGY: Psychopathology / Compulsive Behavior, MEDICAL: Biochemistry