What is addiction? Why do some people develop dependencies—on alcohol, tobacco, medications, heroin, video games, sex—while others are merely occasional users? How does addiction transform the lives of a person and their loved ones? How can we help them, make it easier for them, be there for them?
Jean-Bernard Daeppen sheds new light on addiction, taking a bold, practical approach full of curiosity and empathy. He seeks to find meaning in pain, to use recent treatments based on neuroscience and psychotherapy, and always, always to keep trying.