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Christopher Kennedy Lawford

What Addicts Know

10 Lessons from Recovery to Benefit Everyone

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New York Times bestselling author Christopher Kennedy Lawford revisits addiction in his latest book, What Addicts Know, this time framing the discussion in an entirely new way-the lessons addiction and recovery offer to those of us who haven't battled addiction.For too long, society has considered addicts as an unfortunate group that faces incredible and unique challenges. The reality is that the challenges of the addict are faced-to a greater or lesser extent-by all of us.In a more is better” society, it's indisputable that we've all experienced cravings and denied the truth about our destructive behaviors-traits shared by addicts who've suc… Mehr

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  • ISBN: 978-1-940363-74-5
  • EAN: 9781940363745
  • Produktnummer: 16316166
  • Verlag: BenBella Books
  • Sprache: Englisch
  • Erscheinungsjahr: 2015
  • Seitenangabe: 240 S.
  • Masse: H22.9 cm x B15.3 cm x D0.0 cm 298 g
  • Gewicht: 298
  • Sonstiges: General (US: Trade)

Über den Autor


Christopher Kennedy Lawford spent 20 years in the film and television industries as an actor, lawyer, executive and producer. He is the author of two New York Times bestselling books, Symptoms of Withdrawal (2005) and Moments of Clarity (2009).In recovery for more than 25 years from drug addiction, Lawford campaigns tirelessly on behalf of the recovery community in both the public and private sectors. He presently works with the United Nations, the Canadian Center on Substance Abuse, the White House Office on Drug Control Policy, and the World Health Organization. He also consults with Fortune 500 companies and numerous non-profit groups, speaking around the world on issues related to addiction, mental health, and Hepatitis C.In 2009, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger appointed Lawford to the California Public Health Advisory Committee. In 2011, Lawford was named Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Office on Drugs & Crime to promote activities supporting drug treatment, care and recovery. He also serves as national advocacy consultant for Caron Treatment Centers.Lawford holds a bachelor of arts from Tufts University, a juris doctor from Boston College Law School, and a masters certification in clinical psychology from Harvard Medical School where he held an academic appointment as a lecturer in psychiatry.Christopher lives in Santa Monica, CA, United States.

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