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Recommended Books on Addiction Science, Pharmacology, and Understanding
This page features a curated list of books that offer valuable insights into the science of addiction, how substances affect the brain and body, and broader perspectives on treatment and societal understanding.
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Book Recommendations
Never Enough
A blend of personal narrative and neuroscience exploring addiction and how substances affect the brain.
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An exploration of dopamine's role in modern addiction and strategies for balance and recovery.
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A historical and scientific examination of addiction with a humane, evidence-based lens.
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Challenges outdated models of addiction by viewing it as a learning disorder rather than a moral failing.
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Combines memoir with scientific research to dispel drug myths and advocate for better policies.
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Accessible science-backed overview of addiction and recovery, aiming to fight stigma.
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