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All or Nothing: The Extremes of Alcoholism
Why do we drink to excess? Here's how to moderate the intake.
The Surprising Truth About Addiction
More people quit addictions than maintain them, and they do so on their own. That's not to say it happens overnight. People succeed when they recognize that the addiction interferes with something they value—and when they develop the confidence that they can change.
Six Principles of Change
Do you believe in change? Believing you can change encourages commitment to the process and enhances the likelihood of success.
My Genes Made Me Do It
Misunderstanding the role of genes fosters myths about mental illness.
The Surprising Truth About Addiction

More people quit addictions than maintain them, and they do so on their own. People succeed when they recognize that the addiction interferes with something they value—and when they develop the confidence that they can change.

Forces of Habit: Drugs and the Making of the Modern World

Reviews the book 'Forces of Habit: Drugs and the Making of the Modern World,' by David E. Courtwright.

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