Opiate addiction is an insidious experience. It takes root quickly and unexpectedly. Those who do not succeed in escaping from this trap must deal with the consequences of addiction for the rest of their lives.
The aim of this book is to play a part in providing encouragement to anyone facing opiate dependency - whether as the affected party or as a family member. By gaining an understanding of the mechanisms which lead to addiction and dependency, it is possible to find ways of escaping this cycle. After more than 40 years of experience gained working with addicts of all hues the author is convinced: Addiction is not an irreversible fate!
André Stucki
André Stucki M.A., Psychologist and Psychotherapist, has led a number of different treatment centers and clinics for addiction in his role as head of therapy. He is actively engaged in investigating innovative withdrawal methods as well as the neuropsychological and psychodynamic aspects of addiction and implements the results of this research in efficient treatment strategies.
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