{"product_id":"under-the-influence-a-life-saving-guide-to-the-myths-and-realities-of-alcoholism-paperback","title":"Under the Influence: A Life-Saving Guide to the Myths and Realities of Alcoholism - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJames Robert Milam\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKatherine Ketcham\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe now-classic guide to alcoholism returns with new, enlightening research that confirms the revolutionary ideas first trailblazed by this book in a time when such theories were unheard of--now featuring a new foreword, new resources, and the same reliable insights and easy-to-read style. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"This book is truly informative, powerful, and an invaluable resource on overcoming alcoholism.\"--Angela Diaz, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTen of millions of Americans suffer from alcoholism, yet most people still wrongly believe that alcoholism is a psychological or moral problem that can be \"cured\" once the purported underlying psychological problems or moral failings of the alcoholic are addressed. Based on groundbreaking scientific research, \u003ci\u003eUnder the Influence\u003c\/i\u003e examines the physical factors that set alcoholics and non-alcoholics apart, and suggests a bold, stigma-free way of understanding and treating the disease of alcoholism. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYou'll learn: \u003cbr\u003e- How to tell if someone you know is an alcoholic.\u003cbr\u003e- The progressive stages of alcoholism.\u003cbr\u003e- How to help an alcoholic into treatment and how to choose the right treatment program.\u003cbr\u003e- Why diet and nutritional therapy are essential elements of treatment.\u003cbr\u003e- Why frequently prescribed medications can be dangerous for alcoholics.\u003cbr\u003e- How to ensure a lasting recovery. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAn essential resource for anyone hoping to better understand the nature of alcoholism--whether you are looking to support a loved one or learning how to best care for yourself--it's no wonder this innovative work has been hailed as \"the best book ever written on alcoholism\" (\u003ci\u003eAA Beyond Belief\u003c\/i\u003e). This special updated edition of \u003ci\u003eUnder the Influence\u003c\/i\u003e will continue to earn its standing as a classic in the alcoholism field for years to come.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA clinical psychologist, \u003cb\u003eJames R. Milam\u003c\/b\u003e has been a national authority in the field of addiction for over thirty years. In addition to many scientific, professional, and public contributions, he has co-founded several model treatment programs, most notably the Lakeside-Milam Recovery Centers in Kirkland, Washington.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKatherine Ketcham\u003c\/b\u003e has been writing nonfiction books for forty years. Her work has been published in sixteen foreign languages and has sold nearly one million copies. Ketcham lives in Walla Walla, Washington.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 7.9 x 5.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 28, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51768007590176,"sku":"9780593358221","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/dc0f6774b735ed7eba89236be4edec90.webp?v=1780322558","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/under-the-influence-a-life-saving-guide-to-the-myths-and-realities-of-alcoholism-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}