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The Mindful Path to Addiction Recovery: A Comprehensive Guide to Breaking Free from Addiction

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The Mindful Path to Addiction Recovery: A Practical Guide to Regaining Control over Life

by Lawrence A. Peltz

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Language	:	English
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Print length	:	289 pages

Addiction is a complex disease that can affect anyone, regardless of age, race, gender, or socioeconomic status. It is a chronic, relapsing brain disease that is characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use, despite negative consequences. Addiction can lead to a wide range of physical, psychological, and social problems, including health problems, job loss, relationship problems, and homelessness.

The good news is that addiction is a treatable disease. There are a number of effective treatments available, including medication, therapy, and support groups. One of the most effective approaches to addiction treatment is mindfulness.

Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention to the present moment, without judgment. It can help you to become more aware of your thoughts, feelings, and sensations, and to respond to them in a more skillful way. Mindfulness has been shown to be effective in reducing stress, anxiety, and depression, and it can also help you to develop healthier coping mechanisms.

The Mindful Path to Addiction Recovery is a comprehensive guide to breaking free from addiction. This book provides practical tools and techniques to help you understand your addiction, develop coping mechanisms, and build a life in recovery.

The book is divided into three parts. Part One provides an overview of addiction, including the causes, symptoms, and consequences. Part Two provides a step-by-step guide to mindfulness-based addiction recovery. Part Three offers advice on how to maintain your recovery and prevent relapse.

The Mindful Path to Addiction Recovery is a valuable resource for anyone who is struggling with addiction. This book can help you to understand your addiction, develop coping mechanisms, and build a life in recovery.

Reviews

“The Mindful Path to Addiction Recovery is a groundbreaking book that offers a new approach to addiction treatment. This book is full of practical tools and techniques that can help you to break free from addiction and build a life in recovery.”

- Dr. Gabor Maté, author of In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction

“The Mindful Path to Addiction Recovery is a must-read for anyone who is struggling with addiction. This book provides a clear and concise overview of addiction, and it offers a step-by-step guide to mindfulness-based recovery. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a way to break free from addiction and build a life in recovery.”

- Dr. Judson Brewer, author of The Craving Mind: From Cigarettes to Smartphones to Love—Why We Get Hooked and How We Can Break Free