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Overcoming Addiction

A Common Sense Approach

by Michael Hardiman

Ten Speed Press, 2000

Category: Career & Self-Development

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In this summary you will learn

  • What causes addiction
  • How to identify the telltale signs of addiction
  • How to recover from addiction

Why you should read Overcoming Addiction

Addictions to alcohol, drugs, cigarettes, gambling and sex destroy millions of lives every year. In clear language, counseling psychologist Michael Hardiman explains the physical and psychological components of addiction and details why some people are particularly vulnerable. He is not concerned with offering broad solutions to this monumental social problem. Instead, he wants to help individual addicts and their loved ones untangle themselves from the web of addiction. If you think you or someone close may be addicted to substances or behaviors, getAbstract strongly recommends this primer on the nature of addiction.

About the Author

Michael Hardiman is a counseling psychologist who practices in Ireland. He is the author of Healing Life’s Hurts.

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