An excellent thought-provoking resource for professionals dealing with alcoholics this book illuminates the controversial nature of alcoholism. Alcoholism is defined here as the result of an imbalance in the brain's natural production of neurotransmitters critical to a sense of well-being that causes a craving temporarily satisfied by drinking. The authors report on scientific advances that have provided new insight into the causes of alcoholism. They also explore the research pathways that offer real promise of eventual prevention or cure.

More than 30 million Americans alive today will become addicted. We can confront addiction in our lives or in our families by exploring biological historical and cross-cultural aspects of addiction. Dr. DuPont believes that Twelve Step programs are the most effective path to recovery. 'In his new book 'The Selfish Brain: Learning from Addiction', Dr. DuPont has linked for the first time the rapidly expanding scientific knowledge about addiction and his own intensely personal experiences over more than a quarter of a century of working with addicted people and their families. He extends his useful ideas to the areas of public policy and to the global dimensions of this uniquely human disease.' --Ross Perot. Take the course! This book is utilized in a CEU-credit course offered online at the Distance Learning Center for Addiction Studies, www.dlcas.com

Written for parents and teenagers, 'The Great Brain Robbery', provides an in-depth look at how drug use affects the brain and thus limits the potential of anyone who uses. Young people including those who are considering drug use learn to care for their minds and future by understanding the impact of drugs on brain development.