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Treating Addiction

Beyond the Pain

By: Edward J. Khantzian

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In Treating Addiction: Beyond the Pain, Edward Khantzian offers a collection of his recent works on the study and treatment of substance abuse and addiction. Based on his five decades of experience in working with substance dependent individuals, this volume builds upon Khantzian’s theory of addiction as self-medication and provides insights into how addiction is rooted in human psychological suffering, and not pleasure seeking or self-destruction. Almost without exception, life histories of human discomfort, disconnection, and unhappiness leave those so burdened to be vulnerable to the appeal of addictive drugs, including alcohol. Khantzian’s sensitive teaching voice weaves together an annotated collection of previously published papers into a powerful and engaging volume of effective practice-based treatments. A timely complement to his earlier collection Treating Addiction as a Human Process, this book provides an inclusive and accessible resource for mental health professionals from any background as well as graduate students and those in training.

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1538108593

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Treating Addiction as a Human Process

By: Edward J. Khantzian

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By: Edward J. Khantzian

Passionate, professional, and unfailingly astute, Dr. Khantzian examines his patients' internal worlds, revealing vulnerabilities while uncovering resiliency and strength. This book, comprehensive in scope, abundant in clinical material, and written with clarity and intelligence, provides a depth of understanding of substance use disorders and an increased hope for recovery.

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Jason Aronson

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0765705451

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9780765705457

Understanding Addiction as Self Medication

Finding Hope Behind the Pain

By: Edward J. Khantzian,Mark J. Albanese

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Understanding Addiction as Self Medication

Finding Hope Behind the Pain

By: Edward J. Khantzian,Mark J. Albanese

Addictive behaviors beg for an informed explanation to guide patients, families, students, and clinicians through the maddening and often incomprehensible nature of the addictions. Too often addiction is perceived to be merely a moral weakness or purely a brain disease, ignoring the deep personal pain that can permeate the lives of the addicted. But taking an honest look at the underlying emotional or mental issues can more clearly illuminate not only the causes of the addiction, but also the cure. Doctors Edward J. Khantzian and Mark J. Albanese, leading researchers in the field of addiction, see addictions primarily as a kind of self medication—a self medication that can temporarily soothe anxiety or pain, but that ultimately wreaks havoc on the lives and health of both the addicted and their loved ones. With practical advice, compelling case studies, and nuanced theory drawn from their years in clinical practice, Doctors Khantzian and Albanese look at the core reasons behind many addictions and provide a pathway to hope. Understanding Addiction as Self Medication looks at a range of addictions, including alcohol and substance abuse, and clearly explains how to understand other addictive behaviors through the lens of the Self Medication Hypothesis. This book provides a much-needed guide to both understanding addictions and working towards healing.

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0742565513

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9780742565517

Treating Addiction as a Human Process

By: Edward J. Khantzian

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Treating Addiction

Beyond the Pain

By: Edward J. Khantzian

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Beyond the Pain

By: Edward J. Khantzian

Treating Addiction: Beyond the Pain emphasizes that what is needed to better treat addictive disorders is an empathic understanding of what addictively prone individuals endure that makes addiction so compelling. Khantzian uses evidence from five decades of study and treatment to show effective treatment is based on appreciation of these issues.

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1538108577

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Treating Addiction

Treating Addiction

Treating Addiction as a Human Process

Treating Addiction as a Human Process

Understanding Addiction as Self Medication

Understanding Addiction as Self Medication

Treating Addiction as a Human Process

Treating Addiction as a Human Process

Treating Addiction

Treating Addiction

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