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Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (32 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
Are drugs the only thing humans can get addicted to? What about behaviors? To answer this question, take a look at what happens inside the brain of a compulsive gambler. As this case study reveals, many of the same neurochemical processes of drug abuse - from genetic predisposition to dopamine release - also accompany addiction to behaviors.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (36 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
The course concludes with an exploration of other potentially addictive behaviors. Professor Polk argues that some artificial stimuli - junk food, pornography, and video games to name three - are "supernormal," meaning that they actually activate the brain's reward circuit more strongly than natural stimuli do, leading to some of the same neurological effects as drug use.
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English
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Take Control and Get What You Want, When You Want It - Learn Emotional Manipulation Techniques, How to Protect Yourself from Manipulation, and How to Interpret Body Language Effectively
You'll be shocked to learn that it's not magic and that you, too, can be among the top 1%!
Be like them by reading this book, which will teach you secrets and methods to use manipulation and never fall prey to it again.
Understanding nonverbal signs, dominating body...
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English
Description
Originally published in 1800, Crimes of Passion contained eleven stories and an essay on the novel. The present book contains three abridged tales. In "Florville and Courval" we find not only a reinterpretation and elaboration of the Oedipus myth, but an unforgettable illustration of Donatien Alphonse François de Sade's artistic creed. He was not simply an eccentric aristocrat with artistic pretensions, but a pathological rebel against the Age of...
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English
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Embark on a transformative journey with "Unleashing the Positivity Dynamo: Mastering the Art of Upbeat Mindsets." This empowering guide is a beacon of wisdom and practical strategies, inviting you to cultivate resilience, embrace gratitude, and unlock the secrets of a positive and resilient mindset.Dive into the depths of positive thinking, discovering the transformative power it holds in navigating life's challenges. The authors, with a blend of...
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English
Description
Are you tired of your bad habits holding you back? Do you want to finally break free and live the life you've always dreamed of? If so, then this book is for you. In Breaking Bad: How To Get Rid Of Bad Habits, you will learn the science behind habit formation and how to use it to your advantage. You will discover how to identify your bad habits, understand their triggers, and develop a plan for breaking free from them. You will also learn how to create...
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English
Description
Daniel Singer hadn't eaten in a week. Hunched over with his head in his hands, he'd sit in his "safe" chair for hours, doing nothing but shaking, mumbling and moaning; he was in the throes of severe obsessive-compulsive disorder. Dan went from seven therapists to ten medications to a nine week stay at a world renowned residential treatment program. His parents worried he'd never again be able to function in society, or even worse, survive.
Overcoming...
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English
Description
"Resilience Unleashed: The Role of Technology in Disaster Relief Coordination" takes us on a gripping exploration into the transformative synergy between technology and disaster response. In the face of calamity, this book serves as a beacon of hope, illuminating how cutting-edge innovations have become indispensable tools in orchestrating efficient and timely relief efforts.As natural disasters increasingly test the resilience of communities worldwide,...
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Language
English
Description
The author/researcher explores the process of self-healing during his encounters with OCD using a unique self-search method and integral psychology framework. The book contains the unaltered self-dialogue (self-interview) scripts of the doctoral research. The dialogue is designed to capture the sensual attention through manifestation of OCD's common attributes. Through heightened awareness, author invites us to pathways to self-discovery and change,...
Author
Publisher
New Horizon Press
Pub. Date
2001
Physical Desc
xiii, 200 p. ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Recounts the author's struggle with prescription drug abuse and how she manipulated doctors until an overdose forced her to admit her problem and seek help, eventually creating Prescription Anonymous to help others battling the same addiction.
Author
Publisher
Oceano
Pub. Date
2014.
Edition
Primera edición.
Physical Desc
223 pages ; 23 cm
Language
Español
Description
"Cuando alguien menciona la palabra "adicción", las primeras cosas que vienen a la mente son el tabaquismo, el alcohol y las drogas. Sin embargo, para los autores de este libro, cualquier cosa puede resultar adictiva. Y es que una adicción es "algo que ofrece una vía de escape, algo que te saca de ti mismo y de tu vida cotidiana y que, en apariencia, te permite alejarte de los sentimientos y las emociones dolorosas". Recurriendo a ejemplos tomados...
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English
Description
Discover the Better Life You Desire with Sleep Hypnosis, Subliminal Affirmations, and Guided Meditation.
A Step-by-Step Practical Guide
Do you want to quit drinking, but you are finding it difficult?
Do you want to gain self-control but can't achieve it?
If you answered "YES" to at least one of these questions, then the next sixty seconds will be a life-changing experience for you.
I bring you the Ultimate Solution to Help You Fix This Totally...
33) STOP Procrastinating: Complete Guide to Overcome Procrastination, Build Self-Discipline, Increase
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English
Description
Do you always postpone things? your to-do list never ends? It means that you are stuck in the trap of procrastination. Do you know that it is preventing you from achieving your goals?
If you really want to get rid of this bad habit, this is the book FOR YOU.
If you are a chronic procrastinator, you are familiar with the pain and stress that go hand in hand with leaving things at the last minute. Several strategies can help you stop procrastinating...
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English
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Breaking the Stigma: Understanding the Truth About BPD is a comprehensive guide to understanding Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and its impact on relationships. Drawing on personal experiences and extensive research, this book offers a compassionate and insightful perspective on BPD, addressing common misconceptions and stigmas associated with the disorder.
This book covers the key topics that are crucial for understanding BPD, including:
Exploring...
35) A gentle path through the twelve steps: the classic guide for all people in the process of recovery
Author
Publisher
Hazelden Publishing
Pub. Date
2012.
Edition
Updated and expanded edition.
Physical Desc
vi, 377 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"The twelve steps tap into the essential human process of change and will be regarded as one of the intellectual and spiritual landmarks in human history.-Patrick Carnes It was out of his reverence and respect for the wisdom and therapeutic value of the Twelve Steps that Carnes wrote A Gentle Path through the 12 Steps, now a recovery classic and self-help staple for anyone looking for guidance for life's hardest challenges. Hundreds of thousands of...
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What possesses someone to save every scrap of paper that's ever come into his home? What compulsions drive a person to sacrifice her marriage or career for an accumulation of seemingly useless things? Randy Frost and Gail Steketee were the first to study hoarding when they began their work a decade ago. They didn't expect that they would end up treating hundreds of patients and fielding thousands of calls from the families of hoarders. Their vivid...
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English
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This book "Working for Pharaoh" has been cooking in my loins over a decade now. The catchy title captures the situation this book seeks to address. The Book of Exodus in the Bible explores how Pharaoh decided to deal shrewdly with the Israelites. (1:8-9) simply because they were becoming exceedingly fruitful and they multiplied.
He made them work under forced labor and difficult working conditions. (1:11). Despite the hardship and depleted working...
38) Life Lessons
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English
Description
Life itself is a journey and like every journey of life we are bound to go through various experiences, sometimes things would go well and at other times, things can also go bad. In life lessons, there are fifteen different topics that would help you in life. Starting from how you see yourself and others, how you should respond when things are looking like they would never get better. In getting the best from life, you should be ready to take responsibility...
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English
Description
Embark on self-discovery and empowerment with the transformative book, "The Success Mindset: Think Like a Winner." Unlock the secrets to achieving your goals and creating the life you have always envisioned. This book delves deep into the strategies, techniques, and mindset shifts necessary to cultivate a winning mentality and overcome any obstacle that comes your way. Learn how to overcome self-limiting beliefs, adopt a positive mindset, and unlock...
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English
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A riveting memoir, Bipolar Rising, tells the stunningly brave and powerful true account of one man's descent into major depressive and manic episodes and how he found lifesaving therapy and medication to overcome and triumph.When thirty-five-year-old John Medl is involuntarily admitted to a psychiatric hospital, he is sure it is a mistake. A graduate from the University of Dayton with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, John's life appears ideal. How...
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