'The Case for Rational Optimism'
By Frank S. Robinson

          Here is a wonderful read.
         'Healing The Addicted Brain' by Harold C. Urschel, III, M.D. is well written, understandably readable, and cutting edge current.  It is right in line with the HBO special 'Addiction' offered as a link on this site.
          Now we have great books, concerned authors, fabulous documentaries, medical and therapeutic tools, you, and me to get the message out and help.  All that is needed now is governments to fund like they mean it.

Kind regards,
Tony Ballatore

          If you have been wondering what changes have been made in the treatment of substance addiction over the last 10 years, want to know what your doctor can do to help you or a loved one with a substance addiction issue, believe that AA & NA are the only places you can go to get help without spending $40,000 at a beach side resort/clinic, then this is the book for you.
          Dr. Urschel is not anti-AA & NA, nor is he against the use of what he calls ‘talking therapy’ that is provided by psychologists and counsellors in most clinics and rehabs.  He makes a rock-hard case for the need to use both medical tools and ‘talking therapy’ to safely and successfully deal with addiction issues.
          Here is an excerpt from Dr. Urschel’s book that will give you a feel for his writer’s voice and professional opinion: “Fortunately, recent scientific research has discovered new avenues of treatment by showing conclusively that addiction is a chronic physical disease that attacks the brain, damaging key parts of the cerebral cortex and limbic system. This brain damage cannot be reversed by talking therapies; only select new medications and continued sobriety can do that. But when used together, these new medicines and talking therapies can literally work wonders.”
          Information regarding medications that help people deal with Post Acute Withdrawal symptoms, desires and cravings, and the risk of relapse are described and explained in this book.  After reading it, you will be able to advocate more effectively for yourself, or others.
          If you can't afford to purchase a copy of this book, look it over by using this: LINK
          You might also want to visit Dr. Urschel’s web site to learn more: EnterHealth.com
 

Help whenever you are able.
Kind regards,
Tony Ballatore