Craving For Ecstasy

Author : Harvey B. Milkman,Stanley G. Sunderwirth
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 497 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2009-06-17
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781412956734

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Craving for Ecstasy and Natural Highs by Harvey B. Milkman,Stanley G. Sunderwirth Pdf

"Harvey B. Milkman and Stanley Sunderwirth have written a tour de force. Craving for Ecstasy and Natural Highs: A Positive Approach to Mood Alteration . . . is a beautifully written and organized book . . . a thrill ride through the most innovative and insightful perspectives that science and clinical experience have to offer . . . hip and artistic, reflecting a deep understanding of addiction . . . a major contribution to the field; it is must reading." - Howard J. Shaffer, PhD, CAS Editor, Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School Director, Division on Addictions, Cambridge Health Alliance "Reading this book is in itself and ecstatic experience! . . . a fascinating journey that explores the benefits and risks of pleasure and the universal desire to feel good . . . It's quite a trip." - G. Alan Marlatt, PhD, University of Washington People from all walks of life often lose themselves in pursuing counterfeit pleasures--cigarettes, alcohol, drugs, thrill seeking, sex, food, gambling, and on-line fantasies to name just a few. How does the pursuit of pleasure result in compulsion and loss of control? Craving for Ecstasy and Natural Highs addresses this fundamental question and then explores positive ways to achieve lasting happiness and fulfillment. Readers will gain important insight on how to improve their own quality of life and will learn how to offer support to clients, students, family, and friends whose lives may be compromised by hedonic dependencies. Students of addictive behaviors and anyone interested in discovering healthy means to satisfy the drive to alter consciousness will find this book compelling. Reviews of previous work: "The chemistry and psychology of addiction are described with considerable insight. . . . These authors know their stuff and make a compelling case." - The Los Angeles Times "The authors provide a valuable service by placing into perspective a large array of behaviors that could be considered addictive." - JAMA

Author : Harvey B. Milkman,Stanley G. Sunderwirth
Publisher : Jossey-Bass
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0669152811

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Craving for Ecstasy by Harvey B. Milkman,Stanley G. Sunderwirth Pdf

(Publisher-supplied data) Alcohol, tobacco, sex, food. . .escape the pleasure trap and regain control of your life! The chemistry and psychology of addiction are described with considerable insight. These authors know their stuff, and they make a compelling case. . . .All in all, Craving for Ecstasy is a challenging, well-considered analysis.?Los Angeles Times Milkman and Sunderwirth offer a new and different perspective from which to understand a very complex and confusing pattern of human behavior. Their ideas are vibrant, provocative, stimulating, and written for a public that is demanding a better explanation.?Howard J. Shaffer, director, Center for Addiction Studies, Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School and The Cambridge Hospital Addictive behavior goes far beyond the compulsive use of drugs and alcohol. It is possible to become addicted to what may seem a harmless pleasure such as sex, jogging, watching television, or eating. In this powerful book?written in easy-to-understand language?two scientific researchers, Harvey Milkman and Stanley Sunderwirth, explain the biology, chemistry, and psychology of the universal desire for pleasure and escape. For example, they reveal how the brain produces mind-altering substances and what the skydiver has in common with the heroin addict. But, most importantly, with the use of a self-assessment test and an invaluable guide for treatment, the authors show what steps you can take to regain control of your life.

Author : Harvey Milkman,Stanley Sunderwirth
Publisher : Jossey-Bass
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1998-07-31
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0787941328

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Craving for Ecstasy by Harvey Milkman,Stanley Sunderwirth Pdf

Alcohol, tobacco, sex, food. . .escape the pleasure trap and regain control of your life! The chemistry and psychology of addiction are described with considerable insight. These authors know their stuff, and they make a compelling case. . . .All in all, Craving for Ecstasy is a challenging, well-considered analysis. ?Los Angeles Times Milkman and Sunderwirth offer a new and different perspective from which to understand a very complex and confusing pattern of human behavior. Their ideas are vibrant, provocative, stimulating, and written for a public that is demanding a better explanation. ?Howard J. Shaffer, director, Center for Addiction Studies, Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School and The Cambridge Hospital Addictive behavior goes far beyond the compulsive use of drugs and alcohol. It is possible to become addicted to what may seem a harmless pleasure such as sex, jogging, watching television, or eating. In this powerful book?written in easy-to-understand language?two scientific researchers, Harvey Milkman and Stanley Sunderwirth, explain the biology, chemistry, and psychology of the universal desire for pleasure and escape. For example, they reveal how the brain produces mind-altering substances and what the skydiver has in common with the heroin addict. But, most importantly, with the use of a self-assessment test and an invaluable guide for treatment, the authors show what steps you can take to regain control of your life.

Author : Harvey Milkman,Stanley Sunderwirth,Katherine Hill
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 604 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2018-08-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1516571924

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Craving for Ecstasy and Natural Highs by Harvey Milkman,Stanley Sunderwirth,Katherine Hill Pdf

Craving for Ecstasy and Natural Highs explains how the pursuit of pleasure can result in compulsion and loss of control, and explores positive ways to achieve lasting happiness. It provides insight on how to improve quality of life and how to offer support to students, clients, family, or friends whose lives may be compromised by addiction. Timely and comprehensive, the text addresses current topics related to drug use and society, including the medicalization, lega

Author : Jalaja Bonheim
Publisher : Rodale Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Ecstasy
ISBN : 157954116X

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The Hunger for Ecstasy by Jalaja Bonheim Pdf

According to the author, ecstasy is the spiritual food that nourishes the soul. She believes that many of society's problems--anorexia, depression, violence, drug addiction--exist because people do not know how to truly experience love and ecstasy in life. With anecdotes, examples, and exercises, Bonheim shows readers how to infuse their own lives with passion.

Author : Kenneth W. Wanberg,Harvey B. Milkman
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2009-11-12
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781412979702

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Provider's Handbook for Assessing Criminal Conduct and Substance Abuse Clients by Kenneth W. Wanberg,Harvey B. Milkman Pdf

This book provides the tools needed to assess, monitor and evaluate the change and progress made by criminal justice clients at the beginning, during and after treatment

Author : Stephen J. Wilson
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2015-07-07
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781118472248

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The Wiley Handbook on the Cognitive Neuroscience of Addiction by Stephen J. Wilson Pdf

This volume provides a thorough and up-to-date synthesis of the expansive and highly influential literature from the last 30 years by bringing together contributions from leading authorities in the field, with emphasis placed on the most commonly investigated drugs of abuse. Emphasises the most commonly investigated drugs of abuse, including alcohol, cocaine, nicotine, and opiates Brings together the work of the leading authorities in all major areas of the field Provides novel coverage of cutting-edge methods for using cognitive neuroscience to advance the treatment of addiction, including real-time neurofeedback and brain stimulation methods Includes new material on emerging themes and future directions in the use of cognitive neuroscience to advance addiction science

Author : Dima Abdulrahim,Owen Bowden-Jones
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 349 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2022-10-13
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781009182133

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Textbook of Clinical Management of Club Drugs and Novel Psychoactive Substances by Dima Abdulrahim,Owen Bowden-Jones Pdf

The only book to present the international evidence on harms and clinical management of club drugs and novel psychoactive substances.

Author : Pradeep B. Muzoomdar
Publisher : Educreation Publishing
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2016-12-23
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Married Monk by Pradeep B. Muzoomdar Pdf

Balance your life, be a Married Monk. Five most important factors of happiness in life are to be your real self, be simple, be in present, be positive, and be free. Knowledge, faith, and practice are the three necessities that you need to make impossible possible. This book will provide you with the knowledge, and guide you through the process of developing faith, and putting to practice the five factors. Live your real nature: You are not your body and mind, your real nature is divine. This book reintroduces you to your true nature; so that you live a happily life. Live a simple life: Only when you walk away from the luxuries of life, and start living a simple life, as guided in this book, you will experience true happiness of life. Live in the present moment: This book tells you how to get over the unpleasant past, and not worry about future. True happiness comes only when you live in the present moment. Live with a positive attitude: You attract good things in life when you think positive; talk, act and react positive. This book reveals the secret of how you can be positive all the time. Live free: After food, clothing, and shelter freedom is the fourth basic necessity in life. This book boldly claims that every individual is ever free; and shows you how to experience that freedom. Live your true nature, simple, in present, positive, and free. That’s the secret of Living a Happy Life.

Author : J Krishnamurti
Publisher : Krishnamurti Foundation America
Page : 566 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2019-01-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781912875115

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The Mirror of Relationship by J Krishnamurti Pdf

Within the process of daily relations with people, with nature, and with society, our own causes of sorrow are revealed. 'In relationship the important thing to bear in mind is not the other but oneself,' states Krishnamurti, 'It is within oneself that harmony in relationship can be found, not in another, nor in environment.' (p. 160) This is not cause for isolation but the beginning of a process of self-revelation which creates the foundation for true relationship.

Author : Robert Youdin
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2024
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780197575024

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Circuit Breaking by Robert Youdin Pdf

Circuit Breaking presents a comprehensive guide for clinicians to help people eliminate their substance abuse problems. Readers will learn that substance abuse is not caused by a disease, but is the consequence of their brains being chronically exposed to psychoactive substances that over time create brain circuits that drive compulsive substance abuse.

Author : Andres M. Lozano,Mark Hallett
Publisher : Newnes
Page : 784 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2013-11-11
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780444534989

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Brain Stimulation by Andres M. Lozano,Mark Hallett Pdf

The field of brain stimulation is expanding rapidly, with techniques such as DBS, TMS, and tDCS moving from the research community into clinical diagnosis and treatment. Clinical applications include treating disorders such as Parkinson's disease, dystonia, and even depression. The chapters of Brain Stimulation are written by leading international researchers and clinical specialists include coverage of techniques, modes of action and applications in physiology and therapeutics. The combination of research and clinical coverage will be of interest to neurologists, neurosurgeons, psychiatrists, neuroscientists, and health care workers. A comprehensive introduction and overview of deep brain stimulation (DBS) Coverage of DBS, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) Details the basic science and research utility of DBS and clinical application

Author : Suzanne Nielsen,Raimondo Bruno,Susan Schenk
Publisher : Springer
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2017-08-11
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783319600161

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Non-medical and illicit use of psychoactive drugs by Suzanne Nielsen,Raimondo Bruno,Susan Schenk Pdf

This volume is devoted to descriptions of non medical as well as medical uses for some drugs that have typically, or not so typically, been associated with drug abuse. One major objective of this book is to identify costs and benefits of drug abuse. The book highlights drugs including 3,4 methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), cannabinoids, opioids and methylphenidate because of their well-documented potential for abuse and provides new and emerging evidence of their potential to treat some chronic disease states alongside the potential consequences of exposure.

Author : Joris C. Verster,Kathleen Brady,Marc Galanter,Patricia Conrod
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 573 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2012-07-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781461433750

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Drug Abuse and Addiction in Medical Illness by Joris C. Verster,Kathleen Brady,Marc Galanter,Patricia Conrod Pdf

Drug abuse and addiction are common in clinical practice. Often they interfere with patient treatment or require an alternative approach. Drug Abuse and Addiction in Medical Illness: Causes, Consequences, and Treatment is a major contribution to the literature, a gold standard title offering a comprehensive range of topics for those who care for patients with addiction, conduct research in this area, or simply have an interest in the field. Offering state-of-the-art information for all those working with drug abusing or addicted patients, or for those interested in this topic from other research perspectives, the volume is a first of its kind book -- rich, comprehensive, yet focused, addressing the needs of the very active theoretical, basic, and clinical research in the field. Comprised of 46 chapters organized in four sections and developed by the leading international experts, Drug Abuse and Addiction in Medical Illness: Causes, Consequences, and Treatment covers virtually every core, as well as contemporary, topic on addiction, from the established theories to the most modern research and development in the field. Enhancing the educational value of the volume, every chapter includes an abstract and two boxes summarizing learning objectives and directions for future research. Drug Abuse and Addiction in Medical Illness: Causes, Consequences, and Treatment discusses the topic in a authoritative, systematic manner and is an indispensable reference for all clinicians and researchers interested in this rapidly changing field.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 886 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1896
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UCAL:B3074606

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Catholic World by Anonim Pdf