Unbroken Brain by Maia Szalavitz
A Revolutionary New Way of Understanding Addiction
This insightful work challenges conventional views on addiction by presenting it as a learning disorder rather than a moral failing or a chronic disease. Through a blend of personal narrative, scientific research, and historical context, the book explores how addiction develops, its impact on the brain, and the societal factors that influence it. By advocating for a compassionate, evidence-based approach to treatment, it encourages a shift in perspective that emphasizes understanding and empathy over punishment and stigma.
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- Published
- 2016
- Nationality
- American
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- Pages
- 320-350
- Original Language
- English
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