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Freedom from Addiction: The Chopra Center Method for Overcoming Destructive Habits Paperback – November 1, 2007

by Dr. Deepak Chopra MD (Author), Dr. David Simon MD (Author)

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Millions of people have embarked on a Twelve-Step Program, whether it’s Alcoholics Anonymous, Nicotine Anonymous, or Alateen. However, there are millions of others who are unable or unwilling to accept these programs because of religious overtones or a rigid approach to recovery.

Deepak Chopra and David Simon contend that Twelve-Step methods don’t work for everyone because they emphasize personal powerlessness; it’s this admission of powerlessness that keeps many people from ever truly healing. In Freedom from Addiction, Chopra and Simon offer a new way—a proven method based on the program at the renowned Chopra Center in Carlsbad, California. Combining the best of eastern and western medicine, they teach readers how to cleanse their bodies and minds through nutrition, supplements, and meditations, and they walk readers through their 7-Step Framework:

1. Commit to transformation

2. Commit to ending repeat mistakes

3. Face the harsh reality of the past

4. See the infinite possibilities available in the present moment

5. Envision where you want to be

6. Ask yourself what choices need to be made to actualize vision

7. Create an action plan

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With the Chopra imprimatur, this is likely to find an eager audience. Holistic medicine star Chopra and Simon (cofounder of the Chopra Center for Wellbeing, in California) are nonjudgmental and compassionate toward those struggling with cravings. They begin with the premise that the core needs of people with addictions are no different from those of other people and that addicts are on a spiritual quest, even if they are not aware of it. In the authors' holistic view, The challenge addiction presents is finding nourishing substitutions to fulfill your deep underlying needs for love, self-esteem, safety, and meaning in your life. Yet their method, which involves a purifying Ayurvedic diet, yoga asanas, twice-daily meditation and clearing of past emotional hurts, might be too challenging for people suffering from the chaos of addiction to manage on their own. This isn't helped by character profiles that are vague about what happened to these people in the recovery process. It would have been useful for readers to know exactly how effective the Chopra Center's methods are, compared with traditional rehab or 12-step programs. Nonetheless, the Ayurvedic flavor is an interesting twist on Western methods, which rely so heavily on group therapy. (Jan.)
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About the Author

Through his creation of the Chopra Center for Well Being in California in 1995, Deepak Chopra established a formal vehicle for the expansion of his healing approach using the integration of the best of western medicine with natural healing traditions. Chopra is known as the prolific author of more than forty-two books. David Simon, M.D., (San Diego, CA) has been instrumental in forging a new model of health that integrates body, mind, and spirit. As cofounder (with Deepak Chopra) and medical director of the Chopra Center, Dr. Simon is the driving force behind the Center's development, training, and implementation of programs and seminars in mind-body medicine, emotional healing, and spirituality. He directs a comprehensive curriculum that includes on-site seminars and workshops, in addition to a worldwide educational outreach program.

Paperback: 256 pages
Publisher: Health Communications Inc; 1 edition (November 1, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0757305784
ISBN-13: 978-0757305788
Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.6 x 8.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 27 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #581,753 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #556 in Drug Dependency Recovery
- #558 in Codependency (Books)
- #854 in Alcoholism Recovery

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Great read!

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I recently started to read other books by Chopra and remain in awe of his wisdom. Freedom from Addiction is no different. I purchased it to help a dear friend understand their disease and be a better support buddy. This has given me a lot of insight into what they are going through and a lot of ideas on how to help. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is struggling with addiction or knows anyone they wish to support.

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Deepak is great, leaves me wanting to learn more

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Jennifer B.

Good for all.

August 5, 2013

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An easy read with simple key messages. Good for anyone that wishes to better themselves without attending group sessions. My husband and I have both read this and enjoyed it.

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Will change your life

June 8, 2013

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Beautifully encouraging, empowering & inspirational. Would recommend to everyone--even those without an addiction. A book to read over & over.

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life would be a dream

March 18, 2014

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if I could follow this man's every move. thank goodness we have access to his thoughts and knowledge, who else would talk to us so kindly?

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Melissa

Love all Deepak Chopra Books

April 8, 2013

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What can I say I'm always trying to better myself and I love all Deepak Chopra books as well as the man himself!!!

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Ilona Stevens

new options for victims of addiction

March 9, 2014

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the book takes a new look at addiction. deepak chopra suggests various new ways of looking at the problem, its origin and solutions.

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Excellent alternate option

December 4, 2011

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Freedom from Addiction is an excellent book and makes a good alternative, or supplement, to other addiction programs. The concepts aren't new and anyone who's read Chopra before will be familiar with many of the thoughts and philosophies. As a psych grad student I liked it because it offered a difference from the (my own personal opinion) more negatively focused AA. Freedom from Addiction may make a good addition to SMART Recovery or another program for those who aren't in a position, whatever the reason, to explore in-patient treatment or are looking to make healthier and smarter behavioral changes ontheir own.

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