Title: Unraveling the Psychological Mystery of Addictions
Author: Dr. James M. Strawbridge
Publisher: Green Ivy
ISBN: 978-1942901501
Pages: 152
Genre: Non-Fiction/Health/Self-Improvement

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Synopsis

What makes one person addicted to drugs and alcohol and another seemingly immune to the temptation? What can family and friends do to help the addicted, or can they do anything? Using interviews with families and addicts now in recovery, psychologist and addictions specialist Dr. James M. Strawbridge takes the reader by the hand to show that addictions don't discriminate based on economics. race, or gender orientation. In simple, everyday words, Dr. Strawbridge and the addicted telling their stories will make clear the large roles that family relationships during childhood and teen years, as well as genetic history, play in the development of an addictive personality. Mental disorders, such as bipolar conditions, often cause the sufferer to seek relief with alcohol and drugs. Sexual relationships are especially vulnerable, and how addiction affects individuals, married and single, are discussed as well. Recognizing that alcoholism is a disease and examining ways to treat it is the purpose of Dr. Strawbridge's Unraveling the Psychological Mystery of Addictions.

Jims book pictureAbout the Author

Against all odds, Dr. James Strawbridge rose from humble beginnings growing up in a small southern town in North Carolina. The only child of divorced parents, money was scarce in the post-depression years and he had little hope of education beyond high school. However, as a star football player he was offered a college scholarship to East Carolina University where he excelled. His dreams of professional football ended with a back injury during his senior year. After graduation he was offered a job selling insurance. Again he excelled. However growing up he suffered with depression that is now recognized as bi-polar. This led to an alcohol abuse problem that plagued him over the years.

After many years as a regional manager of a billion dollar life insurance company, when his company was sold he returned to college. At age 67 he obtained a Doctorate in Psychology with a specialization in Addiction Psychology.

As a Certified Addiction Professional and an Internationally Certified alcohol and Drug Counselor he has lectured on both addictions and associated mental health issues countrywide. His published research has been recognized for its contributions to the addiction field. He has written feature stories  and columns for national newspapers.

An avid outdoors man he has climbed to the top of Mt. Hood and hiked the Grand Canyon.

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