Why is the brain so vulnerable to the effects of alcohol and other drugs? How does addiction echo through families, cultures, and history? What is it that families and communities do to promote or prevent addiction? These are some of the questions that this thorough, thoughtful, and well-reasoned book answers--in clear, comprehensible terms. From the basics of brain chemistry to the workings of particular drugs such as alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, cocaine, and heroin, The Selfish Brain explains how individuals and communities become trapped in destructive habits--and how various treatments and approaches lead to recovery and whole, healthy lives.

The Selfish Brain: Learning from Addiction

Health, Fitness & Dieting

DuPont M.D., Robert L

Addiction & Recovery

Hazelden

The up-to-date, practical guide for helping your child deal with anxiety 
 Fear, worry, stomach pains, self-doubt—these are classic symptoms of anxiety in children. Using kid-friendly concepts and real-life examples, this reassuring guide helps adults and children understand the powerful ways in which anxiety works and how to overcome its negative effects. This revised edition includes all-new chapters on food phobia; the relationship between anxiety and other illnesses and problems such as ADHD, depression, and autism; and anxiety in teens. The lessons in The Anxiety Cure for Kids have helped many children break free from anxiety. By making changes little by little, any child with anxiety can get well and stay well. <ul>
<li> Provides up-to-date, practical guidance for helping both younger children and teenagers deal with anxiety issues</li> <li> Shows how to recognize the symptoms of anxiety, evaluate a child's need for medication and/or therapy, assess the role of the family in anxiety disorders, and take concrete steps to find solutions</li> <li> Explains how to communicate effectively with your child, help him or her confront fear, and boost your child's feelings of accomplishment and self-esteem</li> <li> Addresses a range of anxiety disorders, such as food phobia and anxieties about terrorism, as well as the relationship between anxiety and other illnesses</li> <li> Also includes advice that can be used by teachers, coaches, doctors, therapists, school nurses, and others who work with anxious kids</li> </ul>

The Anxiety Cure for Kids: A Guide for Parents and Children (Second Edition)

DuPont Spencer M.S.W., Elizabeth

DuPont M.D., Caroline M.

Mental Health

Trade Paper Press

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