Unbroken Brain
by Maia Szalavitz
Szalavitz argues addiction is a learning disorder, not a disease or a moral failing, and that treatment should follow. Well-argued, personal and influential.
Read it if…
you want a thoughtful alternative to both the disease and the character models.
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Skip it if…
you are committed to twelve-step framing and do not want it challenged.
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Three things you will actually use
- Addiction is learned, so it can be unlearned.
- Timing and environment matter.
- Compassion is effective.
Do this first
Read the chapters on learning and timing.
Our verdict
Addiction as learning.
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