Brain In Balance: Understanding the Genetics and Neurochemistry Behind Addiction and Sobriety
Looking at the brain in the way Dr. Von Stieff looks at it is more like playing a game of chess with the rooks and pawns being the different drugs and medications, and the positioning, being his strategy to conquer cravings and chemical dependency. Checkmate! Thanks to his complex research and wealth of experience, he provides a unique way of looking at the brain and a new, refreshing way to have it all make sense. --Rick Carpenter, PhD and research chemistAs a Social Worker, I found the information within this book to be a great help. I have never before been so excited about a book! It is incredibly clear and informative. I'm currently reading it every night to my own family, and they too are in awe of its contents. --Anita, hospital-based Social WorkerAt last a comprehensible book that not only answers questions on how the brain orchestrates its neurotransmitters, but also offers practical applications that have and will continue to improve the quality of life for patients everywhere. --Patricia S., Credentialed Science Teacher & Patient of Dr. Von StieffI have already started applying what I learned from this book in my every-day practice and seen great results. This method really works! --Wendy Stafford, Physician s AssistantNow I finally understand my husband s OxyContin addiction! --Marlo H., HousewifeBrain in Balanceis a fascinating read about how the brain functions and its relationship to the development of addictions. In what could be an unintelligible foray - for the lay person - into a very technical topic, Dr. Von Stieff presents the information about brain function in an understandable manner.So much good, relevant, understandable and cutting-edge information is presented that it could be the basis upon which a graduate-degree course in addictions is developed.The book presents interesting and informativeBrain Rulesat the end of each chapter for consideration in the detoxification process, based upon Dr. Von Stieff's years of observations and research. This reviewer found these to be helpful bullet-point snap-shot summaries of the information presented in the preceding chapter.Dr. Von Stieff infuses the book with examples of situations he has faced in his many years of clinical practice, in order to illustrate a point, and without simply turning the book into a recitation of his many cases. Experienced addiction counselors will quickly recognize the various case presentations, and will then learn more about the brain's functioning that is the cause of the example situation.The book presents a sound approach to addiction treatment, in an interesting and informative manner, which should be understandable and of importance to addiction counselors at all levels of care.This is a good read. --Breining Institute, March 2012Now I finally understand my husband s OxyContin addiction! --Marlo H., Housewife--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.