In the realm of hungry ghosts : close encounters with addiction

Type

Book

Authors

Gabor Mate ( Mate, Gabor )

ISBN 10

0676977413

ISBN 13

9780676977417

Tags

Substance Abuse, Gabor Maté, Substance abuse -- History, Compulsive behavior -- Social aspects, Addicts -- Treatment, Addicts, Substance abuse -- Patients -- British Columbia -- Vancouver -- Case studies, Substance abuse -- Patients, British Columbia -- Vancouver, British Columbia, Compulsive behavior

Abstract

"In this timely and profoundly original book, writer and physician Gabor Maté looks at the epidemic of various addictions in our society, tells us why we are so prone to them and outlines what is needed to liberate ourselves from their hold. Starting with a dramatically close view of Maté's drug addicted patients, In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts weaves in stories of real people while providing a bold synthesis of clinical experience, insight and cutting-edge scientific findings. A haunting, compassionate and deeply personal examination of the nature of addiction."--Amazon.

Biblio Notes

Includes index.

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