Freedom from Addiction

By Deepak Chopra and David Simon

Book Overview

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

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0757305784
• ISBN13: 9780757305788
• Release Date: November 2007
• Publisher: Health Communications
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.6" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Insightful

The search for knew ideas regarding addiction treatment are very important and help to assist in the change of many lives. Aaron Bryant: BSW, CSAC Author A Synchronous Memoir of Addiction and Recovery

can save lives

Deepak scores on this, the new !2 steps make much more sense in these times.

Excelent

I loved it has exercise and detox instruction and I great questionnaire that help you search the reason and discover more about your self

Freedom from Addiction

Very insightful book for anyone wanting to break bad habits such as smoking, drinking, etc.

Freedom From Addiction

This book is amazing!!!! The way David Simmon refamed the 12 step program is remarkable and much more user friendly for the general public...it's very nice how he and Deepak explain why people become addicted and that it is not something you need to see as an addiction for the rest of your life. The only thing missing is a program at the Chopra Center to go with it.