Positive Addiction
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Positive Addiction
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Author : William Glasser, M.D.
language : en
Publisher: Harper Collins
Release Date : 2010-11-30
Positive Addiction written by William Glasser, M.D. and has been published by Harper Collins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-11-30 with Psychology categories.
The author of Reality Therapy and Take Effective Control of Your Life shows readers how to gain strength and self-esteem through positive behavior.
The Habit Of A Happy Life
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Author : Jeffrey K. Zeig
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018
The Habit Of A Happy Life written by Jeffrey K. Zeig and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018 with categories.
Serenaid
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Author : Kenneth Garett
language : en
Publisher: Williams Pub
Release Date : 2010-07-01
Serenaid written by Kenneth Garett and has been published by Williams Pub this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-07-01 with Family & Relationships categories.
Happiness - it starts with you, and ultimately it's up to you, but there are ways of approaching life to facilitate it. You can start the addiction and commitment to positive living and, in so doing; you will receive the natural consequences of that commitment - which are joy, purpose and love. These commitments to a positive life style will lead to your feelings of happiness. This book is a training manual as to how to overcome the programming of these early years. It provides a way of regrouping, to take back control of your destiny, and to ultimately achieve a sense of completeness and integrity.
Choice Behavioral Economics And Addiction
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Author : Rudolph Eugene Vuchinich
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier
Release Date : 2003-11-13
Choice Behavioral Economics And Addiction written by Rudolph Eugene Vuchinich and has been published by Elsevier this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-11-13 with Computers categories.
Choice, Behavioural Economics and Addiction is about the theory, data, and applied implications of choice-based models of substance use and addiction. The distinction between substance use and addiction is important, because many individuals use substances but are not also addicted to them. The behavioural economic perspective has made contributions to the analysis of both of these phenomena and, while the major focus of the book is on theories of addiction, it is necessary also to consider the behavioural economic account of substance use in order to place the theories in their proper context and provide full coverage of the contribution of behavioural economics to this field of study. The book discusses the four major theories of addiction that have been developed in the area of economic science/behavioural economics. They are: . hyperbolic discounting . melioration . relative addiction . rational addiction The main objective of the book is to popularise these ideas among addiction researchers, academics and practitioners. The specific aims are to articulate the shared and distinctive elements of these four theories, to present and discuss the latest empirical work on substance abuse and addiction that is being conducted in this area, and to articulate a range of applied implications of this body of work for clinical, public health and public policy initiatives. The book is based on an invitation-only conference entitled, Choice, Behavioural Economics and Addiction: Theory, Evidence and Applications held at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, March 30 - April 1, 2001. The conference was attended by prominent scientists and scholars, representing a range of disciplines concerned with theories of addiction and their consequences for policy and practice. The papers in the book are based on the papers given at the above conference, together with commentaries by distinguished experts and, in many cases, replies to these comments by the presenters.
Craving For Ecstasy And Natural Highs
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Author : Harvey B. Milkman
language : en
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Release Date : 2009-06-17
Craving For Ecstasy And Natural Highs written by Harvey B. Milkman and has been published by SAGE Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-06-17 with Psychology categories.
"This book is extremely useful for a broad range of readers. This book reflects the extensive scientific and clinical expertise of the authors and is compelling reading for anyone interested in addictive behaviors. It is one of the rare books that from page one immediately engrosses, educates and broadens your perspective." —Alex Blaszczynski, The University of Sydney, International Journal of Mental Health Addiction "Psychologist Harvey Milkman and chemist Stanley Sunderwirth explore why our relentless search for pleasure sometimes leads to dangerous addictions and show us healthy ways to achieve happiness." —SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN MIND "Harvey B. Milkman and Stanley Sunderwirth have written a tour de force. Craving for Ecstasy and Natural Highs: A Positive Approach to Mood Alteration . . . is a beautifully written and organized book . . . a thrill ride through the most innovative and insightful perspectives that science and clinical experience have to offer . . . hip and artistic, reflecting a deep understanding of addiction . . . a major contribution to the field; it is must reading." —Howard J. Shaffer, PhD, CAS Editor, Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School Director, Division on Addictions, Cambridge Health Alliance "Reading this book is in itself and ecstatic experience! . . . a fascinating journey that explores the benefits and risks of pleasure and the universal desire to feel good . . . It's quite a trip." —G. Alan Marlatt, PhD, University of Washington People from all walks of life often lose themselves in pursuing counterfeit pleasures—cigarettes, alcohol, drugs, thrill seeking, sex, food, gambling, and on-line fantasies to name just a few. How does the pursuit of pleasure result in compulsion and loss of control? Craving for Ecstasy and Natural Highs addresses this fundamental question and then explores positive ways to achieve lasting happiness and fulfillment. Readers will gain important insight on how to improve their own quality of life and will learn how to offer support to clients, students, family, and friends whose lives may be compromised by addiction. Students of addictive behaviors and anyone interested in discovering healthy means to satisfy the drive to alter consciousness will find this book compelling. View Harvey Milkman's appearance on local Denver TV where he talks about addiction and his book at http://www.kdvr.com/videobeta/watch/?watch=dafef79e-c409-4159-82b4-194ecd3b9929&src=front Be sure to follow Harvey Milkman's blog on Psychology Today at http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/better-dope/200909/better-dope-natural-highs-the-cutting-edge-mood-alteration Reviews of previous work: "The chemistry and psychology of addiction are described with considerable insight. . . . These authors know their stuff and make a compelling case." —The Los Angeles Times "The authors provide a valuable service by placing into perspective a large array of behaviors that could be considered addictive." —JAMA SAGE offers treatment and training programs for mental health providers that you can easily incorporate into your existing programs. Visit www.sagepub.com/satreatments to learn more about these treatment and training programs.
Overcoming Addiction
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Author : Corinne Sweet
language : en
Publisher: Piatkus Books
Release Date : 1999
Overcoming Addiction written by Corinne Sweet and has been published by Piatkus Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Addicts categories.
Most of us are addicted to something - cigarettes, alcohol or drugs, junk food, chocolate, work, or regularly falling for the wrong person. Overcoming Addiction looks at why you became addicted and helps you to overcome your addictions and learn to love yourself again. In Part 1, Corinne Sweet examines how addictions start - how we ‘get hooked’. She encourages you to face up to your feelings and assess your problems and needs. In Part 2 she shows you how to overcome your addictions. Based on the work she does with clients, the author provides a practical and encouraging programme for: Owning up to addiction Eliminating the painful emotions which underlie many addictions Developing a strategy for overcoming your addiction Enjoying life to the full Includes a comprehensive information and resource section.
Happy Is The New Healthy
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Author : Joan Neehall
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2021-03-23
Happy Is The New Healthy written by Joan Neehall and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-03-23 with Self-Help categories.
If there was ever a need for a book like this, it is now. As a world renowned expert on the subject, Dr. Joan Neehall is the one to deliver this message. Have you been stressed, anxious, or worried? Have you felt pangs of loneliness in recent times? Are you longing for greater connection with others and the world around you? In a phrase, Are you looking for happiness? If so, you are not alone—at least not statistically speaking. Millions of others are seeking this feeling of spiritual, mental, and physical wellness too. Now, in her latest book, Happy Is the New Healthy, forensic psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Joan Neehall explores the underlying causes of unhappiness, and shares with us the secrets to rewriting the frequent thoughts and redirecting the common behaviors that keep us in that state. Most importantly, she demonstrates, through examples from her 35 years of clinical practice, how others have successfully initiated the kinds of changes in their lives that engender the feelings of peace, satisfying connection, and enduring happiness we all seek. Of course, the advice in this book could not be more timely. A dedicated chapter not only acknowledges the very specific challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic presents for individual, societal, and global happiness, it advances ways to look at, cope with, and use the most daunting of circumstances to reimagine the kind of future that will make you happiest. By daring us to take charge of our emotional health and giving us the tools to do so, this book partners with its readers, reminding them that we are not at all alone in this pursuit.
The Multiplicities Of Internet Addiction
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Author : Nicola F. Johnson
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2016-03-03
The Multiplicities Of Internet Addiction written by Nicola F. Johnson and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-03-03 with Social Science categories.
Overuse of the internet is often characterized as problematic, disruptive, or addictive, with stories frequently claiming that online use interferes with relationships, or that 'excessive' time in front of computer screens is unhealthy. The Multiplicities of Internet Addiction contests the claim that computers - specifically Internet use - are addictive, arguing that use of the Internet is now a form of everyday leisure engaged in by many people in Western society. Offering an analysis of the nature of addiction alongside a detailed empirical study of home computer use, this book will be of interest not only to sociologists of culture and popular culture, but also to scholars of media, ICT and education.
Reality Therapy For The 21st Century
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Author : Robert E. Wubbolding
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-08-21
Reality Therapy For The 21st Century written by Robert E. Wubbolding and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-08-21 with Psychology categories.
This text is a comprehensive, practical, clearly illustrated examination of reality therapy. It includes an historically significant interview with William Glasser, MD, multicultural applications and research based studies. Its goal is to enhance the skills of helpers so that clients may live a more effective life through a total balance of love, health, and happiness. To help teach reality therapy, the author encapsulates the delivery system into the acronym "WDEP". It is expanded to include 22 types of self-evaluation which counsellors and therapists can use to shorten therapy time in the current managed care environment. Each component of the delivery system is illustrated with dialogues so that the reader can see exactly how the system is practical and immediately usable.
Beyond Reward Insights From Love And Addiction
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Author : Xiaochu Zhang
language : en
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
Release Date : 2017-01-19
Beyond Reward Insights From Love And Addiction written by Xiaochu Zhang and has been published by Frontiers Media SA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-01-19 with Compulsive behavior categories.
It is an interesting topic to discuss addiction and love in the context of reward. In this e-book, we begin with an animal study of comparison between drug and natural reward. Then, some papers aim to understand the reward system underlying behavioral addiction focusing on technology, for example Internet addiction and mobile phone dependence. The third part of this e-book addresses the topic of love. Considered as a whole, this e-book demonstrates that drug and behavioral addictions are frequently related with negative consequences, while romantic love is related with a positive consequence. That's why romantic love may be considered as a natural addiction. We think that the notion of romantic love as a positive addiction may offer a new view for future research in the field.