If one tries to imagine the amounts of money that have been spent by federal and state governments, coupled with what has been spent by private citizens in battling substance abuse over the last thirty years, it would amount to an almost unimaginable figure.

There have been many books written that offer criticism regarding the traditional twelve-step treatment approaches to addiction. The problem has been that most of these efforts have failed to offer a viable alternative to traditional treatment. Those that have attempted to do so have merely suggested that singular treatment strategies, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, etc., should be implemented in conjunction with traditional treatment. "Misunderstanding Addiction" outlines a more holistic treatment method that can be implemented in a variety of environmental contexts that do not require patients to be institutionalized for them to be effective.

"Misunderstanding Addiction" has the potential to radically alter the way that addictions are treated in this country. At a time when healthcare is foremost in the thoughts of our nation's citizens, "Misunderstanding Addiction" offers a timely and important look at how addiction treatment should be undertaken now and in the future to ensure an effective outcome for the patient.

Are you ready to be really, truly healthy?

On a life-changing journey to Costa Rica, Dr. Suzanne Osborne learned the native greeting, ""Pura Vida."" Using this uplifting concept of ""Pure Life"" as her guide, she created sixteen steps to achieve a healthier and more energetic way of life. Now, in this groundbreaking text, Dr. Osborne unleashes her vast wealth of knowledge about optimal physical health and well-being to help you shed old habits, embrace your health, and dramatically change your life.

Along the Pure Life path, Dr. Osborne guides you through meditation, stress reduction, proper nutrition, and countless other strategies to optimize your health. Packed with research-based knowledge, exercises, dietary tips, and practical advice, "Pure Life" is a must-read for anyone with a desire to live life to its fullest, healthiest potential.

Powerful forces of change emerge when we shed old habits and liberate ourselves from the trying stresses of everyday living. "Pure Life" will show you the way to this new and exhilarating path, through concrete fitness habits as well as health of the mind-self-love, and respect for and connection to the universe.

Whispers of Inspiration is eagerly anticipated by survivors and advocates across the country as meritorious quotes resonate the deep realities of those who have experienced abuse, trauma and triumphs in their live journey. In the debut of her first nationally recognized book, Jennifer Grube offers an eminently distinguished, personally inspired page-turner that will leave the reader with insight into the mind and soul of the survivor. This poignant publication holds a preverbal mirror to the emotion of the survivor while respecting anonymity and publicly recognizing the often hidden health epidemic of child abuse. While trauma is often wrought with pain and anguish, this salutary book celebrates hope and healing for all to engage in its reading.

Discover how to make and use natural remedies from home-grown herbs to improve your health and wellbeing. In recent years, more people than ever have turned to natural remedies for general health and wellbeing, and for help with ailments, from the common cold to arthritis. This comprehensive book of expert advice teaches you how to grow your own herbs, harvest plants from the wild, and process ingredients to create your own cabinet of natural remedies, all with safety in mind. In this updated, expanded, and fully redesigned edition of his bestselling classic, author Andrew Chevallier - a fellow and former president of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists - combines the latest scientific research with the traditional and folkloric use of the plants to give detailed information about the benefits and constituents of more than 560 herbs, from aloe vera and cardamom through to witch hazel and yarrow. Dive deep into the pages of this nature book to discover: - An unrivalled and expanded range of herbs, showcasing more than 560 plants and their properties, as well as remedy lists for almost 150 ailments, from stress to skin problems. - Written by bestselling author Andrew Chevallier, an experienced medical herbalist and healer. - Combines detailed images with an accessible writing style, making herbal healing and home remedies applicable for all. - Updated throughout to include the latest scientific research, including 11 new key herbs. Clear imagery will help you identify and distinguish between the different healing plants, while a detailed self-help section shows you how to treat more than 150 common ailments, including with practical herbal remedies you can make at home: learn how to create delicate tea infusions, strong tinctures, sweet syrups, infused oils, powdered poultices, and more. Whether you're a natural health newbie or an experienced herbalist, the Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine is the unrivalled guide to natural healing, with practical recipes and advice you can trust.

Christian Metaphysics is for those who worry that alternative medicine and natural healing are outside what is allowed by their faith. This book helps them to see that God gave us many ways to heal ourselves, and that they can heal themselves without harming their relationship with God. Explore the following:

- Healing stones of the Bible- Biblical herbs- Mary gardens and plants dedicated to saints- Essential oils- Detoxing and making natural choices- Belief work/theta healing/EFT- Lots of "how to" advice and recipes

Rainforest Healing from Your Home and Garden

• Find alternatives to chemical anti-depressants and painkillers in your spice rack.
• Learn about natural anti-itch salves for insect bites.
• Soothe and relieve envy, grief, sadness, and fear the Maya way.
• Rid your house of negative energy with a Maya cleansing ritual.
• Try the easy-to-make bronchitis remedy.

LOVE THINE ENEMAS & HEAL THYSELF, 5th edition, by Dr. J Knox DC, 509 pages The psychological, sexual, spiritual and political aspect of enemas and colonic irrigations explained. In depth, insightful, humorous. Strong sales 40+, Women, upper income buyers