In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction

In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts by Dr.

Gabor Maté is a groundbreaking book that offers a compassionate approach to understanding addiction, its origins, and recovery.

Drawing on two decades of experience as a medical doctor and work with people struggling with addiction on Vancouver's skid row, Dr.

Maté presents a holistic view of addiction as an interplay among personal history, emotional development, brain chemistry, and the drugs and behaviors of addiction.

This #1 international bestseller challenges conventional views of addiction as a discrete medical condition and instead sees it as a complex continuum that affects us all.

By understanding the root causes of addiction in childhood trauma and examining its pervasiveness in society, Dr.

Maté presents a comprehensive and compassionate approach to healing and wellness.

This book is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of addiction and how to overcome it.