Recovery Science

Getting a break was a pipe dream, something that Desmond McLaughlin realized in short order. Fate had her favorite squeaky toy, and its name was McLaughlin. But at least he had his girls to support him and the friends he’d made aboard the Fist of Defiance, as well as the relationships that continue to grow, both into friendships and something more.

Addiction is not a moral failure. It’s a treatable brain condition—and recovery is possible when we stop relying on willpower alone and start using real science. In Healing the Addicted Brain, New York Times bestselling author and renowned addiction psychiatrist Dr. Harold C. Urschel...

The Complete Man's Guide To Peptides is a science-based, beginner-friendly guide designed to help men understand modern peptide strategies for fat loss, lean muscle growth, testosterone support, faster recovery, higher energy & healthy aging — without the confusing medical jargon or dangerous guesswork.

“A compelling call for further research into the potential of ibogaine therapy”—Kirkus Reviews Explores how ibogaine works, including how it boosts cellular function, increases neuroplasticity, and interrupts habitual behavior patterns and trauma Discusses the ritual roots of iboga...

As we emerge from the COVID-19 health and economic crisis, what can we learn from other recoveries? Through interviews with experts, policymakers and community leaders, Andrew Wear examines past recoveries, exploring what went well, what we should do differently and what the lessons might be for the recovery ahead of us.

After 20 years of fighting and failing to get sober using abstinence-based methods, journalist Katie Herzog found a simple, inexpensive, and effective way to take control over alcohol. Part memoir, part guidebook, Drink Your Way Sober shares Herzog’s recovery journey as well her keen observations of drinking and life. She dives into the science and history of addiction treatment to discover why we treat alcohol use disorder the way we do—and why abstinence-based programs like Alcohol Anonymous don’t always work.

For decades addiction has been viewed and treated as a social and behavioral illness, afflicting people of "weak" character and "bad" moral fiber. However, recent breakthroughs in genetic technology have enabled doctors, for the first time, to correctly diagnose the disease and prove that addiction is an inherited, neuro-chemical disease originating in brain chemistry, determined by genetics, and triggered by stress. In their groundbreaking The Addiction Solution, David Kipper and Steven Whitney distill these exciting findings.

While survivors search for missing loved ones and the rich and powerful set plans in motion to capitalize on the Moon's misfortune, one ruthless man vows to uncover those responsible for the attacks on the Moon. Luc Deshin, the most feared man in Armstrong, knows all too well the bombings could have killed the wife and son he loves more than life itself. To protect his family, Deshin immerses himself in a criminal network he fought long and hard to leave behind.

An eye-opening and hard-hitting work, When Religion is an Addiction not only puts the political activities of the right-wing in a new perspective, but explains how liberal responses have often enabled religious addiction to thrive. Dr. Minor applies contemporary understandings of addictions to the extreme Christian right-wing in the United States and concludes that for them religion is functioning as a process addiction. Crucial to the addictiveness of such religion is its obsession with human depravity, the ultimate expression of low self-worth.

Everyone has a common misconception that sports for athletes must be grueling, exhausting, and herculean. But should that really be the case when it comes to sports nowadays? Science is in every aspect of our lives, evolving it for the better. And when it infiltrated the world of sports, something great came out.

Welcome to "NSDR Meditations," a transformative collection of Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR) guided meditations designed to rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul. I’m Sommer Leigh, founder of Sound Science Soul, and I’m thrilled to share these powerful tools with you. In today's fast-paced world, finding moments of deep rest and relaxation can be challenging. Whether you struggle with sleep quality, face daily stress, or need a quick mental reset, this audiobook is crafted to meet your needs.

How to heal relationships, mend rifts with loved ones, and balance the demands of sobriety with the need for family connection An empowering guide for recovering addicts and alcoholics from an author with lived experience and professional expertise In Rebuilding Relationships in Recovery, Janice...

Struggling With Stubborn Fat, Low Energy, Slow Recovery Or Feeling Like Your Body Just Isn’t Performing The Way It Used To? The Complete Peptides Protocol Is Your Science-Backed Guide To Understanding Modern Peptide Strategies Designed To Support Fat Loss, Lean Muscle Growth, Recovery, Metabolism, Energy, Hormonal Health & Healthy Aging — Without The Confusing Medical Jargon Or Dangerous Guesswork.

A study of individuals who miraculously recovered from terminal illnesses draws on medical, genetic, psychological, and spiritual profiles to argue that the key to healing lies in the functioning of the immune system.

Five years in the making, this brilliant, in-depth investigative reporting on the history, politics, and science of alcoholism will show how AA became our nation's de facto treatment policy, even as evidence for more effective remedies accumulated. US of AA is a character-driven, beautifully written exposé, full of secrecy, irony, liquor industry money, the shrillest of scare tactics and, at its center, a grand deception. US of AA shines a much-needed spotlight on the addiction treatment industry. It will forever change the way we think about the entire enterprise.

From the New York Times bestselling author of The End of Overeating comes an illuminating understanding of body weight, including the promise—and peril —of the latest weight loss drugs. This program features an introduction and epilogue read by the author. The struggle is universal: we work...

Mindfulness and language expert Case Kenny reveals how changing your words can change your life. The research is clear: Optimists earn more, live longer, build stronger relationships, and recover faster from setbacks. But optimism isn’t a mood, it’s a method. And the fastest way to install...

A non-judgemental guide to becoming “soberish”. This audiobook helps millennials and Gen Z create a relationship with alcohol that works for them, using evidence-based tools and expert advice.

"Madeline Ostrander narrates in tones of warning, anger, and sadness as she ticks off the environmental crises facing the world. She adds something else, too: sentiment."- AudioFile This program is read by the author. From rural Alaska to coastal Florida, a vivid account of Americans working to...

The Rangers may have won a battle but the war is far from over. The question was: What would Rick Cassidy and Molly Pickford do? The answer certainly would not include asking permission to do what needed to be done. Three weeks into the alien invasion of the New Hope Colony on Tau Ceti 4, Major Naomi MacCaffrey, Captain Zoey Bryant and a group of other officers from the Hot Tub Brain Trust have proposed a raid on the New Cancun Ranger Base to recover material needed for the defense of the colony.