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miafield's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
4.0
Really enjoyed this. Read it as part of a book club of folks who work in homeless services. Nate's writing is incredible and i found the audiobook easy to listen to. A must read for anyone who works within the realm of addiction!
aeclark12's review against another edition
5.0
This book challenges us to look within, and work towards being less judgmental and more compassionate. Such a worthwhile read!
ianthe4ever's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0
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Graphic: Drug abuse
pansy_ass's review against another edition
5.0
This is a must-read for anyone. There is such a wealth of information and sentiment and life within these pages. It would be a shame for anyone to go through this world without discovering it.
Be kind. Everyone is a Hungry Ghost in some way or another.
Be kind. Everyone is a Hungry Ghost in some way or another.
kanonkita's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
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medium-paced
5.0
Excellent book for anyone, whether you know an addict, struggle with addiction yourself, or simply want to understand the mechanisms of addiction from a compassionate, scientific standpoint.
calebmatthews's review against another edition
4.0
Really useful book for discussing addiction.
I really enjoyed these parts (unfortunately, I don't have my notes from parts I-III anymore)
- [ ] Addiction is more experience dependent than gene dependent
- [ ] Neural Darwinism and going blind
- [ ] Optimal brain development: nutrition - physical security - consistent emotional nurturing
- [ ] Fire together wire together in therapy
- [ ] Seizures and dissociation track 20 minute 14ish
- [ ] The void I’ll do anything to avoid
- [ ] No one is born with self regulation
- [ ] Differentiation
- [ ] Ralph and everyone’s search for a little piece of freedom
- [ ] Dislocation and addiction
- [ ] Stealing (2 million - palm pilot)
- [ ] Free will vs free won’t (brain lock)
- [ ] Legalize drugs
- [ ] Not treating a person because they choose problem
- [ ] On harm reduction vs abstinence - Our only choice is compassion or indifference
- [ ] COAL - CURIOSITY OPENNESS ACCEPTANCE AND LOVE
- [ ] Abstinence vs sobriety
- [ ] Choose guilt over resentment
- [ ] Signed and undated checks
- [ ] My business - your business - or God’s business
I would give a disclaimer when recommending this book to someone who has struggles with chemical addiction since Mate discusses his own addiction (CD buying).
Excited to discuss this with other therapists!
I really enjoyed these parts (unfortunately, I don't have my notes from parts I-III anymore)
- [ ] Addiction is more experience dependent than gene dependent
- [ ] Neural Darwinism and going blind
- [ ] Optimal brain development: nutrition - physical security - consistent emotional nurturing
- [ ] Fire together wire together in therapy
- [ ] Seizures and dissociation track 20 minute 14ish
- [ ] The void I’ll do anything to avoid
- [ ] No one is born with self regulation
- [ ] Differentiation
- [ ] Ralph and everyone’s search for a little piece of freedom
- [ ] Dislocation and addiction
- [ ] Stealing (2 million - palm pilot)
- [ ] Free will vs free won’t (brain lock)
- [ ] Legalize drugs
- [ ] Not treating a person because they choose problem
- [ ] On harm reduction vs abstinence - Our only choice is compassion or indifference
- [ ] COAL - CURIOSITY OPENNESS ACCEPTANCE AND LOVE
- [ ] Abstinence vs sobriety
- [ ] Choose guilt over resentment
- [ ] Signed and undated checks
- [ ] My business - your business - or God’s business
I would give a disclaimer when recommending this book to someone who has struggles with chemical addiction since Mate discusses his own addiction (CD buying).
Excited to discuss this with other therapists!
tildy08's review against another edition
4.0
There are sections of this book that make complete sense to me. Currently volunteering and soon to be working in the addictions-mental health field, it allowed me to have great insight into the workings of an addict's mind.
I'm also inclined to read his book on ADHD as well!
I'm also inclined to read his book on ADHD as well!
allisob's review against another edition
5.0
Maté’s discussion of addiction is comprehensive, nuanced, and refreshingly compassionate. I hope to see his book show up in curriculum/professional development for anyone studying/working with the people and systems impacted by addiction.