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The Craving Brain: A bold new approach to breaking free from *drug addiction *overeating *alcoholism *gambling [Paperback]

Ronald A. Ruden (Author)
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November 21, 2000

Where do the roots of addictive behavior lie -- in our genes or in our environment, in our chemistry or in our character? In the Craving Brain, Dr. Ronald Ruden asserts that the roots of addiction most defintetly do not lie in our character. Rather, they lie in a complex chain reaction that originates in an ancient survival mechanism in the brain. When this system is inappropriately activated, it drives the body to crave, sometimes with addictive behavior as the end result. In clear, straightforward language, Dr. Ruden outlines his remarkable successful treatment program which he believes can cure this problem.

The Craving Brain offers crucial insights into the world of addiction. This revolutionary book will bring hope to millions of people who suffer from a wide range of addictions, from gambling and alcohol to drugs and food.


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Ronald A. Ruden, M.D., Ph.D., is a leader in the field of medicine. Harvard-trained, he is that rare breed of clinician-scientist whose research is conducted with real patients, from his private office.

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  • Paperback: 304 pages
  • Publisher: Harper Perennial; 2 edition (November 21, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0060928999
  • ISBN-13: 978-0060928995
  • Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #254,368 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars This Should Be Taught To Everyone, February 24, 2006
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This Second Edition of The Craving Brain adds significantly to the First Edition. Looks to me like it adds two chapters, though the cover says it only added one. Anyway, the two chapter _titles_ added are "Biobalance to Mindfitness" and "Curing Sobriety." The only other changes seem to be minor edits moving away from 'medications as panacea' and towards attitude and lifestyle changes to accomplish the same results with fewer complications.

Here is my review of the First Edition, and it still stands:
Why do I stuff a whole bag of candy or quart of ice cream into my face? Why am I obsessed with Suzy down the street? Why do some people become alcoholics while others don't who drink just as much? Why am I so depressed? How can I learn to be satisfied with just the amount of food, sex and excitement that is good for me? This amazing book explains a neurobiological mechanism common to all these questions and more. It also provides helpful tools for the management of excessive cravings. This is done with such clarity and simplicity, and is potentially so valuable to humanity, that I believe it should be taught in school.

Anyone who has had issues with depression, obsessiveness, impulse control or addiction should be sure to get the Second Edition, which adds a lot of material on non-drug management of such problems.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Insight into mindfulness and addictive behavior, March 23, 2006
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In addition to reviewing the neurochemical, environmental and genetic mechanisms of addiction, Dr. Ruden phenomenally explains the role that chronic, inescapable stress contributes to addictive behavior. I cannot recommend the book highly enough to healthcare professionals and the addicted interested in exploring the basis of the addictive process.
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Understanding Craving and Addiction, July 11, 2003
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This is a great little book for both the lay public and professionals. I highly recommend it. It provides a good, solid scientific understanding of addiction in simple language and offers the reader useful guidelines about moving beyond sobriety and toward cure. --Fred P. Gallo, Ph.D., Author of Energy Psychology: Explorations at the Interface of Energy, Cognition, Behavior, and Health, Second Edition (Innovations in Psychology) and Energy Tapping for Trauma: Rapid Relief from Post-Traumatic Stress Using Energy Psychology
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