The Addicted Brain: How to Break Free - Softcover

This groundbreaking book by acclaimed functional medical doctor Hyla Cass takes a new and natural approach to addiction that offers positive results far from the "tough it out" methods or prescription drugs often employed by conventional medicine to treat addiction. Addiction has become epidemic is today's society. Addiction can involve a whole range of habits, including food, tobacco, alcohol, drugs of abuse, or prescription medication, and even behaviors like gambling, pornography, or sexual activity. Addiction is a brain disease affected by nutritional, behavioral and emotional factors. Very often, Dr. Cass has discovered, correcting brain chemistry imbalances that trigger addictive behaviors will eliminate the addiction. Her program of optimal brain nutrition that includes healthy eating, proper supplementation and lifestyle modifications has proven effective for thousands of her patients and readers without negative side effects. Praise for The Addicted Brain "Once again, Dr. Cass has written an easy-to-read, easy-to-understand book about a not-so-easy subject. She performs a huge public health service by tackling one of today's major crises, and brings hope to the patients and their families. Doctors should consider this recommended reading if they put themselves out as addiction experts." -Garry M Vickar, MD, FRCPC, Distinguished Life Fellow, American Psychiatric Association; Lecturer, Washington University Dept. of Psychiatry, St. Louis; Professor and Clinical Chair, Dept. of Psychiatry, St Matthews University As owner of one of the leading treatment centers of the country, I've been blessed with the opportunity to see hundreds of suffering addicts recover. Dr. Cass is an expert in the addiction treatment field. We use many of the principles contained in this book to treat our patients. Anyone whose life is touched by addiction MUST read this book! Dr. Cass delivers a comprehensive picture of the disease of addiction, and what those suffering need to do to get well. -Jim Marshall, co-founder of Serenity Springs Recovery Center, New Smyrna Beach, FL As founder of the premier holistic addiction treatment center in the country, I can unequivocably state that Dr. Cass knows both her science and clinical information. This book explains the underlying biochemistry of addiction: how addiction is not simply a matter of willpower, but of influencing your brain chemicals with specific nutrients to restore balance, stop cravings, and make you feel normal again. -John Giordano, Doctor of Human Letters, CCJS, MAC, CAP, founder of The National Institute for Holistic Addiction Studies (NIFHAS)-www.holisticaddictioninfo.com

Nationally acclaimed innovator and expert in the fields of integrative medicine and psychiatry, Dr. Cass is a frequent guest on national radio and television, including The View and The Dr. Oz Show. She has written several popular books including: The Addicted Brain and How to Break Free (ebook); Natural Highs and 8 Weeks to Vibrant Health. She helps people enhance their mind, mood and energy as well as overcome addictions with targeted nutritional supplements, many of which are her own unique formulations. Along with other useful information, they are available on her website, http: //www.cassmd.com.