{"product_id":"un-addiction-by-nzinga-harrison-9781454950875","title":"Un-Addiction","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book will change how we talk about addiction and fix a broken system. Addiction isn't a conscious choice; it's a chronic illness that responds to treatment and deserves compassion. Drawing on peer-reviewed research and decades of expertise, Dr. Nzinga Harrison reveals the biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors that predict one's risk for addiction in this groundbreaking new book published amid an escalating overdose crisis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBroken into two parts outlining risks for addiction gained as children, and those we acquire as adults, \u003cem\u003eUn-Addiction: 6 Mind-Changing Conversations That Could Save a Life\u003c\/em\u003e features conversation-starting anecdotes (\u003cem\u003eThe Accidental Discovery of an Addiction Predictor\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eScrolling Toward Addiction\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eHow Weathering Any Storm Can With Your Health\u003c\/em\u003e) paired with sobering data such as findings on how social media and cultural environments can encourage risky substance use, or how adversity increases your chances of chronic illness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe framework of \u003cem\u003eUn-Addiction\u003c\/em\u003e intentionally guides readers to unlearn what they think they know about substance use, undo stigma surrounding addiction, and uncover solutions that could end the epidemic plaguing our communities. Dr. Harrison synthesises the latest science on the origins of addiction and provides actionable solutions to address this public health emergency compassionately and effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs the cofounder and CEO of Eleanor Health and host of the \u003cem\u003eUn-Addiction\u003c\/em\u003e podcast, Dr. Harrison is an in-demand speaker and leading voice on reforming addiction treatment. Her timely insights come as over 20 million individuals struggle with alcohol and drug addictions, exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic. With predatory pharmaceutical companies under fire and the need for compassionate, personalised care greater than ever, Dr. Harrison is uniquely positioned to change the narrative on addiction and introduce solutions for our broken systems of care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis groundbreaking addition to addiction books and self-help books for addiction recovery provides a timely and compassionate perspective on drug addiction recovery. Both those struggling with addiction and family members stand to gain powerful insights into overcoming substance use disorders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47384194613484,"sku":"9781454950875","price":60.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/161013482706.jpg?v=1773401865","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/un-addiction-by-nzinga-harrison-9781454950875","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}