Breaking Addiction

A 7-Step Handbook for Ending Any Addiction

By: Lance M. Dodes

Narrated by: John Meagher

“Dr. Dodes’s approach runs directly counter to the paralyzing, but standard, message of ‘powerlessness’—a mes­sage that reinforces the sense of helplessness that is at the root of addicts’ life predicaments! Many psychiatrists recognize that this is where we must head, but Dr. Dodes is one with the guts to shine a beacon in the right direction.”

—Stanton Peele, PhD, author of 7 Tools to Beat Addiction and The Life Process Program of Treatment

The follow-up to his groundbreaking volume The Heart of Addiction, Dr. Lance Dodes’s Breaking Addiction is a step-by-step guide to beating addiction of any kind—from drugs and gambling to alcoholism, overeating, and sex addiction. By recognizing and understanding the emotional forces underlying addictive behaviors, Dr. Dodes says any dangerous, life-destroying obsession can be overcome. Including special bonus sections for both families and health-care professionals, Breaking Addiction is the new handbook for those suffering from addiction—a valuable resource that addresses addiction’s root causes and serves as an alternative to Alcoholics Anonymous and similar recovery programs.

Dodes explores the cause as much as the addiction

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Indeed - it is well written. The numeorus case studies and stories told make for interesting content, easy to follow and each story illustrates the point vividly.The book sensitises the listener not to approach addiction simplistically, but to go to the cause of the addictive behaviour if real and sustainable rehab is sought.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Breaking Addiction?

Introducing and defining the generic cause of addictive behaviour as "feelings of helplessness". This is original and accurate.

Which scene was your favorite?

Many good scenes in the numerous case studies

Any additional comments?

Definitely worth a read for anyone interested in understanding addictive behaviour and how to break it.

great program an easy to listen to book

easy program on how to get to the root of addiction and Easy methods to fix it

SEROTONIN

What made the experience of listening to Breaking Addiction the most enjoyable?

EXELENT EXELENT EXELENT EXELENT EXELENT EXELENT, EXELENT EXELENT EXELENT, EXELENT EXELENT EXELENT, EXELENT EXELENT EXELENT, EXELENT EXELENT EXELENT, EXELENT EXELENT EXELENT, EXELENT EXELENT EXELENT

What was one of the most memorable moments of Breaking Addiction?

ALL OF THEM

What about John Meagher’s performance did you like?

YES VERY MUCH

What did you learn from Breaking Addiction that you would use in your daily life?

EVERYTHING

Any additional comments?

EVERYTHING

informative

I like it. I'd recommend it to any one that has an addiction, and to any one the know someone with an addiction.

Decent Guidance, But Overly Dated And Basic

The book is based on ultimately helpful guidance, but I couldn’t get over the 1995-esqe style.. the majority of it is the author narrating and explaining fictional characters, in a way that almost feels corny.

It’s 2023, the science has advanced and there are simply better books now.