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In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts

Close Encounters with Addiction

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In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts

Written by: Gabor Maté MD
Narrated by: Daniel Maté
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 #1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER • From the author of When the Body Says No and The Myth of Normal—The definitive book for understanding the roots and behaviours of addiction.

Dr. Gabor Maté is one of the world’s most revered thinkers on the psychology of addiction. His radical findings—based on decades of work with patients challenged by catastrophic drug addiction and mental illness—has helped reframe how we view all human development. In this award-winning modern classic, through first-person accounts, riveting case studies, pioneering research and compassionate argument, Maté takes a panoramic yet highly intimate and compassionate look at this widespread and perplexing human ailment, whether it be addiction to alcohol, drugs, sex, money or anything self-destructive. He presents it not as a discrete phenomenon confined to a weak-willed few, but as a continuum that runs through (and even underpins) our society—not as a medical ‘condition’, but rather the result of a complex interplay of personal history, emotional development and brain chemistry.

Distilling cutting-edge research from around the world, In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts avoids glib self-help remedies, instead promoting self-understanding as the first key to healing and wellness. Blending personal stories and science with positive solutions, and written in spellbinding prose, it is a must-read that will change how you see yourself, others and the world. Addiction & Recovery Mental Health Politics & Government Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Public Policy Health Substance Abuse Social Policy Thought-Provoking Inspiring Feel Better Emotions Medicine

Editorial Review

Drugs, sex, work, gaming, food… addictions are everywhere. Why do we become addicted to something? How can we liberate ourselves from the hold they have on our lives? In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts will help you better understand what leads to addictions and how to deal with the emptiness they mean to fill.

Dr. Gabor Maté is a best-selling Canadian writer and physician. Through the voice of his son, Daniel Maté, he shares his addictive tendencies and the stories of seriously addicted people. Dr. Maté received the Order of Canada in 2018 for his work on addiction, trauma, mind-body unity and the need for social change. In When the Body Says No, another excellent audiobook by Dr. Maté, you will learn that chronic stress can lead to diseases.

Drug addicts are often judged severely in our society. The compassionate approach of Dr. Maté in helping drug addicts will open your mind and be more empathetic towards their suffering. People who are struggling with addictions are suffering inside and can improve their life by getting rid of them. Dr. Maté’s insights and clinical experience help us to better understand their self-destructive behaviour. In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts ranks #1 in General Medicine Textbooks on Amazon.

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This book is a wealth of knowledge. The best I've heard on the subject. I plan to read everything he has written.

so good

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Love your work, Thank you Dr. Mate. I am so looking forward to reading 📖 the next one!

He did it again ♥️

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excellent insight into addiction and a powerful argument for the harm reduction model. captivating and inspiring.

excellent insight into addiction

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I feel as if I will be revisiting many sections of this book. There’s so much in here that needs deeper analysis.

Interesting

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The collaborative presentation of “ Hungry Ghosts”by author Gabor and son Daniel, narrator is phenomenal, comprehensive, practical and relevant to all families,focusing on a global issue of addiction and the understanding of the addictive brain and behaviour. Addiction is not exclusive to substance, alcohol or gaming behaviours alone but is endemic to all of us human beings to a lesser degree perhaps who struggle to blend in with the exigencies of human condition, struggling for survival in this troubled world of ours. I been ‘preaching’ about “In the Realm ** recommending it to all and sundry,.I read the actual hard copy, first, then on my tablet via Libbys Library and 3rd time experience, listening, to my supreme satisfaction, on AUDIBLE . Profound gratitude for the gift of Gabor !

Should be required reading for ALL Families

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