The definitive guide to all things related to addiction and its treatments—newly revised.
The updated and revised second edition is a must-read for anyone struggling with addiction, their families, and the professionals who desire to know more about this baffling disease. Jason Powers, MD, approaches addiction from a variety of different angles, clearly and carefully attacking myths and misinformation, and bringing the reader up to date with the most current scientific and popular literature on addiction.Dr. Powers illuminates the entire spectrum of addiction-related topics, from neuroscience to treatment options, and guides the reader through the extensive material and to a more humane yet medically driven view of the true meaning of the disease of addiction.
• Written with empathy and compassion by a physician specializing in addiction medicine who is in long-term recovery.
• Updated with contemporary neuroscience and state-of-the-art information that includes the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5).
• Integrates the author's vast clinical experience with a thorough review of related literature into a passionate and compelling guide for patients, loved ones, and clinicians.
Jason ZW Powers, MD, DABAM, DABFM, is a board-certified addictionologist and family medicine physician. He is a Fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine and a Diplomat of the American Board of Family Practice. Dr. Powers is the Chief Medical Officer of Chief Medical Officer of TRS Behavioral, Inc.
- Price: $18.95
- Pages: 340
- Carton Quantity: 24
- Publisher: Central Recovery Press, LLC
- Imprint: Central Recovery Press
- Publication Date: 6th February 2018
- Trim Size: 6 x 9 in
- ISBN: 9781942094548
- Format: Paperback
- BISACs:
MEDICAL / Reference
PSYCHOLOGY / Psychopathology / Addiction
PSYCHOLOGY / Cognitive Neuroscience & Cognitive Neuropsychology
SELF-HELP / Substance Abuse & Addictions / General
"Dr. Powers has the unique ability to articulate seemingly complex concepts in a way that is accessible, memorable, and enjoyable to read. This updated, second edition of When the Servant Becomes the Master remains a reliable source for me in assisting those interested in deepening their understanding of the disease of addiction and strengthening their ability to be part of the solution. Whether for a family member, a professional, or someone battling active addiction, this book is a worthy and impactful read!" —Ilana Zivkovich, LCSW, LCDC, CDWF, Chief Clinical Officer, Northbound Treatment Services
"When the Servant Becomes the Master takes the complexities and misconceptions about addiction and sets the record straight with thoughtful insights and credible research. If you work in the field of addiction treatment, this is a must-have for your professional library. If you or someone you love suffers from addiction and you want to better understand the addictive process as well as the process of recovery, then I strongly encourage you to read this book." —Robert Hilliker, LCSW-S, LCDC, Managing Partner of the Lovett Center, Clinical Director of the Center for Integrative Healing
"When the Servant Becomes the Master" has become my 'go-to' resource countless times. It is part of almost every conversation I have with anyone who courageously reaches out for help for a loved one or themselves. This comprehensive review of addiction provides the reader with knowledge to better understand addiction and an entry point to embarking on a healing journey. Written with the perfect balance of data, research, humor, and love, this book fosters hope and arms the reader with practical solutions, suggestions, and facts. When the Servant Becomes the Master has been incorporated into our family program and our new-hire orientation process." —Julie K. DeNofa, President, Sobriety Matters
"For everyone from addicts and their families to professionals with a desire to know more about this baffling disease, When the Servant Becomes the Master is a must-read. Despite my years in the practice of addiction medicine, I experienced many 'aha moments' as I read. I am glad this book is now available to explain the suffering and the science of addiction in such a way as to be easily understood by the reader. Dr. Powers brings to light and illustrates that addiction is a disease and not just an affliction of the weak or immoral. He explains and underscores the effectiveness of treatment and draws parallels of success and failure with other chronic disease such as diabetes and hypertension. I would like to make this book required reading for all my patients and their families. If you are challenged by the notion of addiction as a disease, read this book and decide for yourself." —Mike Leath, MD, RPh, Medical Director of Outpatient Services, Memorial Hermann Prevention and Recovery Center
The definitive guide to all things related to addiction and its treatments—newly revised.
The updated and revised second edition is a must-read for anyone struggling with addiction, their families, and the professionals who desire to know more about this baffling disease. Jason Powers, MD, approaches addiction from a variety of different angles, clearly and carefully attacking myths and misinformation, and bringing the reader up to date with the most current scientific and popular literature on addiction.Dr. Powers illuminates the entire spectrum of addiction-related topics, from neuroscience to treatment options, and guides the reader through the extensive material and to a more humane yet medically driven view of the true meaning of the disease of addiction.
• Written with empathy and compassion by a physician specializing in addiction medicine who is in long-term recovery.
• Updated with contemporary neuroscience and state-of-the-art information that includes the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5).
• Integrates the author's vast clinical experience with a thorough review of related literature into a passionate and compelling guide for patients, loved ones, and clinicians.
Jason ZW Powers, MD, DABAM, DABFM, is a board-certified addictionologist and family medicine physician. He is a Fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine and a Diplomat of the American Board of Family Practice. Dr. Powers is the Chief Medical Officer of Chief Medical Officer of TRS Behavioral, Inc.
- Price: $18.95
- Pages: 340
- Carton Quantity: 24
- Publisher: Central Recovery Press, LLC
- Imprint: Central Recovery Press
- Publication Date: 6th February 2018
- Trim Size: 6 x 9 in
- ISBN: 9781942094548
- Format: Paperback
- BISACs:
MEDICAL / Reference
PSYCHOLOGY / Psychopathology / Addiction
PSYCHOLOGY / Cognitive Neuroscience & Cognitive Neuropsychology
SELF-HELP / Substance Abuse & Addictions / General
"Dr. Powers has the unique ability to articulate seemingly complex concepts in a way that is accessible, memorable, and enjoyable to read. This updated, second edition of When the Servant Becomes the Master remains a reliable source for me in assisting those interested in deepening their understanding of the disease of addiction and strengthening their ability to be part of the solution. Whether for a family member, a professional, or someone battling active addiction, this book is a worthy and impactful read!" —Ilana Zivkovich, LCSW, LCDC, CDWF, Chief Clinical Officer, Northbound Treatment Services
"When the Servant Becomes the Master takes the complexities and misconceptions about addiction and sets the record straight with thoughtful insights and credible research. If you work in the field of addiction treatment, this is a must-have for your professional library. If you or someone you love suffers from addiction and you want to better understand the addictive process as well as the process of recovery, then I strongly encourage you to read this book." —Robert Hilliker, LCSW-S, LCDC, Managing Partner of the Lovett Center, Clinical Director of the Center for Integrative Healing
"When the Servant Becomes the Master" has become my 'go-to' resource countless times. It is part of almost every conversation I have with anyone who courageously reaches out for help for a loved one or themselves. This comprehensive review of addiction provides the reader with knowledge to better understand addiction and an entry point to embarking on a healing journey. Written with the perfect balance of data, research, humor, and love, this book fosters hope and arms the reader with practical solutions, suggestions, and facts. When the Servant Becomes the Master has been incorporated into our family program and our new-hire orientation process." —Julie K. DeNofa, President, Sobriety Matters
"For everyone from addicts and their families to professionals with a desire to know more about this baffling disease, When the Servant Becomes the Master is a must-read. Despite my years in the practice of addiction medicine, I experienced many 'aha moments' as I read. I am glad this book is now available to explain the suffering and the science of addiction in such a way as to be easily understood by the reader. Dr. Powers brings to light and illustrates that addiction is a disease and not just an affliction of the weak or immoral. He explains and underscores the effectiveness of treatment and draws parallels of success and failure with other chronic disease such as diabetes and hypertension. I would like to make this book required reading for all my patients and their families. If you are challenged by the notion of addiction as a disease, read this book and decide for yourself." —Mike Leath, MD, RPh, Medical Director of Outpatient Services, Memorial Hermann Prevention and Recovery Center