A New Prescription for Addiction: A Comprehensive Treatment Plan [Paperback]

Richard Gracer M.D. (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2010

For the first time, a doctor has developed a treatment program especially for "hidden" addicts-people whose lives look just fine on the surface, but who are secretly driven by stress into addictive, destructive behaviors. Until now, many of these people have been alone in their struggle, their addictions undetected by friends, colleagues, even sometimes family. Now this breakthrough program treats both hidden substance abuse problems and their underlying causes, without unnecessarily stigmatizing these otherwise highly-functioning people. Richard Gracer, MD, is the founder and director of Gracer Medical Group, which has been holistically treating patients with complex health issues since 1979. In 2005, he launched Gracer Behavioral Health Services specifically to treat addiction, alcoholism, and other stress-related mental health issues. He has pioneered a revolutionary 5-step treatment protocol that addresses substance abuse cravings and their underlying causes through intensive short-term treatment across several disciplines. It uses several new drugs-some very recently approved by the FDA-that promise to revolutionize the treatment of addictions, as well as a comprehensive support system to address the many challenges addicts face.

Product Details

• Paperback: 394 pages
• Publisher: Elite Books (January 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1600700306
• ISBN-13: 978-1600700309
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #775,077 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars It reads like a thinly-veiled infomercial., April 16, 2008

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C. Mccutcheon "Tailwheelpilot" (Deep in the Heart of Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A New Prescription for Addiction: A Comprehensive Treatment Plan (Paperback)

This book seems more like an info-mercial for a licensed drug protocol than a researched-based factual presentation.

11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!! Easy to understand. Up-to-date science, June 12, 2007

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T. Lepak - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A New Prescription for Addiction: A Comprehensive Treatment Plan (Paperback)

This is one of the best books out there on the biology and science of addiction. It explains what is happening in the brain and how new treatments like buprenorphine work. Anyone in treatment now or has a loved one in treatment should read it so you are armed with up-to-date facts and not myth about addiction.

It clearly explains why addiction is considered a disease, and what can be done about it. I particularly liked the explanation of why even once people stop taking their drug-of-choice, they often relapse months later. This book clears up years of misunderstanding and misconceptions about addiction.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to understand why addiction is so hard to beat for them or a loved one, and learn about the new treatments.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read of anyone dealing with addiction, July 7, 2007

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AM - See all my reviews

This review is from: A New Prescription for Addiction: A Comprehensive Treatment Plan (Paperback)

With this book Dr. Gracer brings the treatment of addiction to the 21st century. The book presents a comprehensive look at addiction, its scope, biology, diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Gracer's approach is expansive and covers all aspects of the addiction problem. New treatments that integrate social, psychological, medical and "alternative" methods are presented in a non judgmental way so that all types of sufferers can benefit. The book addresses many types of addictions from medically prescribed drugs to street drugs. Therapies that address brain imbalances caused by, or that lead to, the use of drugs are clearly and accessibly presented with many real life examples. This book is a must for anyone suffering or involved with addiction.

Alon Marcus