Recovery Science

The war on drugs has been official American policy since the 1970s, with the UK, Europe and much of the world following suit. It is at best a failed policy, according to best-selling author Antony Loewenstein. Its direct results have included mass incarceration in the US, extreme violence in different parts of the world, the backing of dictatorships and surging drug addiction globally. And now the Trump administration is unleashing diplomatic and military forces against any softening of the conflict.

This definitive people’s history of the recovery movement spans the 1970s to the present day and proves to readers just how essential mental health activism is to every person in this country, whether you have a current psychiatric diagnosis or not. In Fighting for Recovery, professor and mental health advocate Phyllis Vine tells the history of the former psychiatric patients, families, and courageous activists who formed a patients’ liberation movement that challenged medical authority and proved to the world that recovery from mental illness is possible.

This book is about the discovery that the human brain has its own unique way of healing. For centuries we believed that the price we paid for our brain's complexity was that, compared to other organs, it was fixed and unregenerative - unable to recover from damage or illness. In his revolutionary new book, Norman Doidge turns this belief on its head.

Do you struggle with walking in purity? There is freedom from sexual bondage. This 30-day challenge smashes the chains of captivity for men and sets them on a solid foundation toward living their best, blessed life. Stop hiding in the shade of shame and guilt. Walk in the light of victory. Your battle plan guides you through proven methods for applying real-life, practical applications that promise to create the changes in you that the people who love you need to see.You can do anything for 30 days, and you can do this. Conquer the strongholds and claim the freedom today.

Eight people escape zombie-infested New York. They have only one thing in common: the addict gene. The same genetic quirk that makes alcoholics and addicts susceptible to booze and drugs gives them a mysterious ability to evade the undead. But that's not enough to unite them. They're an unlikely crew: A Botoxed Upper East Sider; a drug dealer; a resentful daughter of addicts; a recovering AA guy; a Japanese ex-dope fiend; an addicted Ivy Leaguer; and a Mexican immigrant.

Say Why to Drugs investigates the science behind recreational drugs - debunking common myths and misconceptions, as well as containing the most recent scientific research. Looking at a range of drugs, this book provides a clear understanding of how drugs work and what they're really doing to your mind and body. Along the way you will find out why ketamine is on the WHO's list of essential medicines, why some researchers hope MDMA could treat PTSD, and much more.

As Laurel spent three years traveling the world in search of emotionally disturbed animals and the people who care for them, she discovered numerous stories of recovery: parrots that learn how to stop plucking their feathers, dogs that cease licking their tails raw, polar bears that stop swimming in compulsive circles, and great apes that benefit from the help of human psychiatrists. How do these animals recover?

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.

While some have attempted to explain the cultural and religious significance of this cactus and drug, Alexander S. Dawson offers a completely new way of understanding the place of peyote in history. In this provocative new audiobook, Dawson argues peyote has marked the boundary between the Indian and the West since the Spanish Inquisition outlawed it in 1620.

Over the last few years, many of us were forced to work from home. Whether you are still working from home or going into the office decompression time is key to a healthy life. This book will give you the tools you need to decompress, be more productive and learn some simple ways to make money with your new found time!

We've all been there. One minute you're fast asleep, and in the next, you're tumbling from dreams of deserts and demons into semi-consciousness, mouth full of sand, head throbbing. You're hungover. Courageous journalist Shaughnessy Bishop-Stall has gone to the front lines of humanity's age-old fight against hangovers to settle once and for all the best way to get rid of the aftereffects of a night of indulgence (short of not drinking in the first place).

Recovery from active addiction is a lifelong journey that can take many paths. By aligning yoga philosophy and poses with each of the 12 steps, Kyczy Hawk presents a physical and spiritual guide that complements and augments any 12-step practice. Listeners will investigate how they think, feel, and believe by using a new vocabulary to process traditional recovery principles.

The Recovery of Family Life defends marriage and family life while exposing the limits and blind spots in these powerful revolutionary ideologies. After suggesting a general framework within which to understand the ends and means of family policy, Scott Yenor explores what a liberal society should seek to accomplish in marriage and family policy.

Paxton Michaels’ life is going to hell. Her husband, Robert, is having an affair. Alex, her 16-year-old daughter, is rebellious and disrespectful. Suicide crosses her mind, but then she finds solace at the ocean, watching the pounding waves, screaming at a God she barely believes in, and then asks Him for help. Leaving the beach, she speeds through Southern California canyons in the rain. When her car skids off the road, down a hill, and into a tree, she sees a bright light, and moves toward it, which starts her on a life changing adventure.

Unlock the molecular secrets of hypertrophy and take your physique to the next level. Fuel the Beast dives deep into the science of muscle growth, breaking down exactly which supplements work, why they work, and how to integrate them into your training blocks for maximum results. From protein timing and creatine dosing to advanced adaptogens, pump agents, and hormone‐support nutrients, every recommendation is backed by human trials and practical dosing protocols. You’ll learn to: • Build a rock-solid foundation with essential amino acids and quality control best practices. • Stack ...

The road to recovery can be tough and arduous. But Charles Fuchs reveals his practical solution and guide to stay sober for the rest of your life! If your recovering from alcoholism and do not want to relapse back into your old ways, than this concise, informative and impact book is for you! Life is a journey and the path to freedom can be overwhelming, but in the book Living Sober: Life Beyond Alcoholism Guide you will learn how to remain sober and alcohol-free for the rest of your life!

The general public is starting to recognize what parents, teachers, and therapists have known for years: We are losing our young men. Now more than ever, emerging men between 16 and 35 find themselves stuck in limbo between adolescence and adulthood. Addictions, anxieties, egos, and overwhelming expectations leave them trapped in childhood, frustrated with their lives, and feeling forced to cope with drugs, porn, and video games.

This is the first of five Novellas in a near term Science Fiction Post-Apocalyptic series. Each book in the series tells the stories of a group of survivors that live through a Global Extermination Event. The characters in this book are clustered around the shores of a great Inland Sea above what used to be called the San Joaquin Valley in California. These stories were triggered by current events shortly after I published my first book, BB-39. I had planned to complete another long-delayed novel, but these stories could not be set aside. Finally, I gave up and started writing these stories...

While Covid-19 has brought increased attention to chronic and complex illnesses, these conditions have impacted millions worldwide, long before the pandemic. Covid was not the first exposure to cause long-term disease and disability, nor will it be the last. In Invisible No More, Dr. Ilene Ruhoy aims to empower the long-term patients of chronic and complex diseases, delving into her own harrowing experience as a patient.

"Previously published as THE POWER OF THE EARTH: Earth Medicine: The Healing Power of Grounding for Mind, Body, and Soul by Elliott, Norris (AUTHOR)." Grounding or earthing is a fascinating and natural practice involving direct physical contact with the Earth's surface. This comprehensive and engaging book explores the latest scientific research and real-world case studies to delve into the potential benefits of grounding for overall health and well-being. From the antioxidant effect of the Earth's natural supply of electrons to the potential benefits of grounding for improved sleep, ...