Mastering the Addicted Brain: Building a Sane and Meaningful Life to Stay Clean
Written by Walter Ling, MD and Alan I. Leshner, PhD
Narrated by Fred Stella
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About this audiobook
For anyone trying to overcome an addiction, living with someone with an addiction, or helping someone with an addiction
As most drug and alcohol addicts eventually realize, good intentions alone aren’t enough to break destructive habits. However, addiction can be managed once its true nature is understood. This simple yet profound guidebook takes you step-by-step through the process of building a life after addiction by adopting new behaviors that create lasting change. An internationally renowned psychiatrist, neurologist, and addiction specialist, Dr. Walter Ling has worked with thousands of addicts, their loved ones, and fellow clinicians. His no-nonsense, no-judgment approach, which he calls the “neuroscience of common sense,” advocates holistic methods to prevent relapse and establish new patterns to create a sustainable, meaningful life.
Walter Ling, MD
Neuropsychiatrist Walter Ling, MD, is a pioneer in research and clinical practice for science-based addiction treatment. Dr. Ling has served as a consultant on narcotic affairs to the US Department of State and the World Health Organization. He is Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry and the founding director of the Integrated Substance Abuse Programs (ISAP) at the University of California, Los Angeles.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Excellent book that gives an overview of all the pieces that need to fill in place for successful recovery. It gives you the bigger picture and ties the pieces of recovery into a cohesive picture.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Absolutely nailed it for me. I've been searching for some answers and tips for awhile and this book served me well. A great listen if you're looking to improve your life in certain areas.