Dr Olivier Ameisen was a brilliant cardiologist and running his own successful practice when he developed a profound addiction to alcohol. But with drug and alcohol abuse, as well as other common addictions such as compulsive overeating, pornography and gambling, many spouses will find themselves.
The End of My Addiction is both a memoir of Ameisens own s. Understanding these stages is a critical step in recognizing that you may have a problem and seeking help before your substance use transforms into an addiction. 'The End of My Addiction' is both a memoir of Dr Ameisen's struggle with uncontrollable addiction and a groundbreaking call to action for research that could help millions of addicts. Read 21 reviews from the worlds largest community for readers. Not everyone in the first two stages of this process will develop an addiction, but individuals within the third stage are extremely likely to progress into full-blown addicts. While there are many factors that contribute to drug and alcohol addiction, including genetic and environmental influences, socioeconomic status, and preexisting mental health conditions, most professionals within the field of addiction agree that there are four main stages of addiction: experimentation, regular use, high-risk use, and addiction or dependency. Although it may feel like it from the perspective of the addicted individual, addiction doesn’t happen overnight.
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