Addiction: Why Can't They Just Stop? (edition 2007)

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Strives to break through the myths and explain what addiction really is, what causes it, and how to get the best available treatments.

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Title:	Addiction: Why Can't They Just Stop?
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Info:	Rodale Books (2007), Hardcover, 256 pages
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Addiction: Why Can't They Just Stop? by John Hoffman

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Strives to break through the myths and explain what addiction really is, what causes it, and how to get the best available treatments.

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A documentary produced by HBO aimed at helping Americans understand addiction as a treatable brain disease. Through personal stories, it paints a picture of the complexity of the struggle. Includes an additional 5 hours of supplemental information. Comes with leader guidelines and fact sheet. The video is split into nine segments.

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