Treating Addiction as a Human Process
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| Rating | : | 4.59 (513 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0765705451 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 712 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-04-04 |
| Language | : | English |
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A Customer said A New Approach. In contrast to the now popular emphasis on addictive drugs "hijacking" the brain reward centers and producing pleasure, Dr. Khantzian life work has pursued an alternative route in explaining why addictive drugs can become so compelling in an individual's life. His emphasis has mainly and consistently been on the human psychol. A New Approach In contrast to the now popular emphasis on addictive drugs "hijacking" the brain reward centers and producing pleasure, Dr. Khantzian life work has pursued an alternative route in explaining why addictive drugs can become so compelling in an individual's life. His emphasis has mainly and consistently been on the human psychol. Insight Counseling said This is the collected papers of Dr. Edward Khantzian. This is the collected papers of Dr. Edward Khantzian and essentially the book is a primer in the humanistic viewpoint on individuals who suffer with adictive disorders for both theory and effective practice. Dr. Khantzian is a rare voice of wisdom in theoretical discourse as well as case discussions and the "how to" that most
This book, comprehensive in scope, abundant in clinical material, and written with clarity and intelligence, provides a depth of understanding of substance use disorders and an increased hope for recovery.. Khantzian examines his patients' internal worlds, revealing vulnerabilities while uncovering resiliency and strength. Passionate, professional, and unfailingly astute, Dr
He is a past director of The Cambridge Hospital Drug Treatment Programs and now holds the position of Principal Psychiatrist for Substance Abuse Disorders in The Cambridge Hospital Department of Psychiatry. He is a founding member of the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP) and is a Past-President of this national organization. Edward J. Khantzian was a supervising physician for the National
Here is a master psychodynamic clinician exploring the internal world of the addicted person and demonstrating convincingly his self-medication hypothesis. Against this background, Edward Khantzian's book the work of a lifetime is an extraordinary achievement. This book is a treasure: clinically rich, theoretically creative, and comprehensive. (Michael S. The reader gets an evolutionary review of Khantzian's thinking, and the huge bonus of his reflections about his own developmental process. Khantzian's writing, as well as its use