Hidden Addiction and How to Get Free, The [Paperback]

Janice Keller Phelps (Author), Alan Nourse (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0316704717 | ISBN-13: 978-0316704717 | Publication Date: April 30, 1986 | Edition: 1

The startling news of the Hidden Addiction is that all addictions are rooted in the same genetic flaw in your body. Dr. Phelps explains that addiction does not result primarily from emotional stress, lack of willpower, or some other psychological factor. It is a concrete physiological condition that can be addressed, and a detailed treatment program is provided in this book.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

The authors, both medical doctors, maintain that four out of 10 people are addicted to sugar, caffeine, nicotine, alcohol and some prescription drugs because they are born with a metabolic or genetic predisposition. Phelps and Nourse here offer a program for fighting such addiction that involves heavy doses of vitamin and mineral supplements, exercising, developing new routines, consulting with a physician or therapist and and the temporary use of anti-depressant drugs under medical guidance. Unfortunately this book does not address the complex psychological problems that accompany and often predate addiction. Moreover, most experts agree that the biggest hurdle to overcoming a bad habit is wanting to give up the habit. The Sugar Syndrome is aimed at those who have already won half the battle.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Library Journal

This intriguing little book will shake up many readers' thinking on "addiction." Dr. Phelps defines it as the "compulsive and out-of-control use of any chemical substance that can produce . . . withdrawal symptoms" and includes caffeine, nicotine, and sugar with the usual substances. She suggests that addictiveness is hereditary, and that depression can play a large role. Phelps offers a treatment program based on abstinence, nutrition, exercise, and new activities. If you've ever tried unsuccessfully to quit smoking or found yourself eating a whole plate of cookies, this book is for you. It's also for those working in the addiction field, and should spark some interesting discussions. Francia Schultz, Alcohol Certification Training Program, St. Herman's Seminary, Kodiak, Alas.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 250 pages
• Publisher: Little, Brown and Company; 1 edition (April 30, 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0316704717
• ISBN-13: 978-0316704717
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.8 x 8.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #855,841 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I found the secret to my emotional roller coaster, WOW!, October 16, 1998

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This review is from: Hidden Addiction and How to Get Free, The (Paperback)

Dr. Phelps makes such a brilliant and provocative case for the biochemistry of addiction. You either have the "bad" genes or you don't. It removes the stigma of alcoholism etc. and brings the issue down to understanding your biochemistry and managing it appropriately. Although I don't smoke, drink or use drugs, I discovered through the questionnaire that I am a High Addictor (based on family patterns of addiction). Sure enough, when I removed seemingly harmless foods from my diet, (sugar, white rice, white flour, caffeine), my focus sharpened dramatically, I lost over 15 pounds, and my emotional mood swings stopped. I managed to maintain this "eatting program" for over a year. Regrettably, I fell back during the Holidays and have yet to fully re-establish the discipline that made me feel so MUCH BETTER! You'll be glad you read this book, and like me you will recommend it to countless people. A companion book that has a similar content, though for weight loss is Mastering the Zone by Barry Sears, Ph. D. Good luck! Linda Schiller-Hanna

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars From the Author, May 19, 2000

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Janice Keller Phelps MD (aka Kaylee Keller) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hidden Addiction and How to Get Free, The (Paperback)

I have treated over 15,000 addictive patients with the program in this book. After 15 years the book is still as valulable as the day it was published by Little, Brown, INC. I created the qustionaire and score sheet to help interested people to learn about Genetic Addictiveness and to determine if they indeed are addictive. The self-treatment program was drawn from standard Medicine and Holistic Medicine over many years in my practice. This plan enabled me to get sober and become physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually free! It works much better than any other method I have ever seen. This program is approximately 60% to 70% successful "long term"---far beyond the 3% to 10% of in-patient treatament centers. It is a self-motivated plan with strong support from Mega-Doses of Vitamin and mineral and herbal supplements, as well as many support activities. I am available for consultation by phone or mail (below) or E-mail [e-mail]

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the best arsenal against addiction ever been, March 23, 2000

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This review is from: Hidden Addiction and How to Get Free, The (Paperback)

the outstanding book here is a must for every person who is addicted to:caffeine,nicotine,alcohol, sugar,marijuana,antidepresants,sleeping ppills, and much more. this book is dealing with a true self expirience alcohol addict that beat it with her wisdom as a m.d. who also backed it up with orthomolecular-nutrition method that described in details in this book in every specific addiction you may have. the psycological aspects of the addiction is also described very wisely in this book, and the book is written in a very easy to follow and in organised way. i must add that from my expirience i can tell you (the reader)that i treated alcohol,caffeine,nicotine,sugar,and sleeping pills in almost exactly the same way as the author of this book did. this book is very relevant in his knoledge and strategies, and practically, i do recommand it with all my heart to every addict,physician, and the lay person.the only addiction that this book didn't help is the addiction to that book. buy this book today!.