{"product_id":"the-betty-ford-center-book-of-answers-9780671001827","title":"The Betty Ford Center Book of Answers","description":"ARE YOU OR IS SOMEONE YOU LOVE STRUGGLING WITH ADDICTION? \u003cbr\u003eWhen it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, it's hard to know where to turn for help. The professionals at the Betty Ford Center--one of the world's leading and most trusted sources of treatment for oddiction--hove provided thousands with the strength, support, and expertise that substance abusers need to get well. Now, the former medical director of the Betty Ford Center shares that expertise in this remarkably honest and complete book, which answers vital questions that surround this difficult subject: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMy son seems to be following in his alcoholic father's footsteps. How can I help him? \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMy wife's the alcoholic, why do I need treatment? \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan the brain rerover from cocaine abuse? \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEven a double dose of my prescription tranquilizers doesn't seem to help. Am I addicted? \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf I get sober, what are my chances of staying sober? \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003el am uncomfortable with the spiritual aspect of AA. Is there on alternative? \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs it true that people who are forced into treatment get nothing out of it? \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e Whether you are ten years sober, a current or potential substance abuser, or you care about someone who is, this volume will help you better understand--and fight--the destructive powers of addiction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e James W. West\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Gallery Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/01\/1997\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.36h x 5.96w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780671001827\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/15\/1997 pg. 151\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/1997\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJAMES W. WEST, M.D., F.A.C.S.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJames W. West, M.D., F.A.C.S. is the vice chairman of the betty Ford Center Board of Directors, and was the medical director of the Betty Ford Center from 1983 to 1989. He graduated from the Loyola University School of Medicine, and was a member of the surgical team that performed the first human kidney transplant in 1950 at Little Company of Mary Hospital in Chicago. Dr. West practiced surgery for forty years and was an assistant clinical professor of surgery at Loyola University School of Medicine. After pursuing further studies in the areas of psychiatry and the subspecialty of substance abuse disorders, Dr. West started the Illinois State Medical Society Panel for the Impaired Physician. He was an assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Rush-Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center and he also taught in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Chicago. He is the author of many publications in the fields of surgery and substance abuse disorders. In March 1993, the Betty Ford Center honored him with the naming of the James W. West, M.D., Training Center.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Gallery Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":40084003127411,"sku":"9.78E+12","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_fd22781c-af31-4d46-86d1-3a3b4ddd27a1.jpg?v=1652365759","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/the-betty-ford-center-book-of-answers-9780671001827","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}