The Institute For Addiction Study

The Institute For Addiction Study is a center of learning and training where innovative strategies relating to addiction are developed and shared that foster the acceptance of addicts as full and valued members of society. At the Institute, we search out, review and present the latest information in addiction science in order to: provide a conduit through which knowledge can flow from research to families and individuals in need create treatment that is effective, humane and seeks to return the addict to his or her full potential with dignity advocate for the welfare of addicts and promote policies that treat addiction as a disease and addicts as patients	We want to challenge current thinking about addiction in order to inform individuals, groups and families of the current controversies within addiction treatment so they can make informed decisions about recovery. The Institute takes a broad and eclectic approach toward addiction and its treatment, but we believe that only through a synthesis of science with meaning, and medicine with spirituality will workable solutions to the problem of addiction present themselves. Through scholarship, media production, community-based support and education, the Institute strives to provide clear advice and sound understanding regarding the disease of addiction. Opened in 2009 - Applied Recovery Home Click here to learn more about Le Mont Michel> LeMont Michel video tour Standard Definition 640p High Definition 720p

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Special Pricing: $29.95 Regular price: $39.95 Recipient of NAATP's Michael Q. Ford Journalism Award 2010	The Institute for Addiction Study Presents: Award winning DVD Pleasure Unwoven: a personal journey about addiction written by Kevin McCauley cinematography by Norman Bosworth produced by Jim Clegg The most important question about addiction is: "Is it really a "disease?" In this video essay, filmed in high-definition, Kevin McCauley explores the arguments for and against this vital debate, reviewing the latest neuroscientific research about addiction along the way. Using the spectacular landscape of Utah's State and National Parks to describe the brain areas involved in addiction, Dr. McCauley turns complex neuroscientific concepts into easy-to-understand visual images that will help people in recovery feel better understood, and their families and friends feel hope that recovery is possible. "The quality of the Pleasure Unwoven as an educational product on this issue is unprecedented and has enormous potential for professional and public education... Pleasure Unwoven may prove to be one of the most effective educational tools ever developed on addiction and will serve as an invaluable aid in the treatment of individuals and families affected by addiction." - William L. White, MA Chestnut Health Systems "Bill White's whole-hearted commendation of McCauley's inspiring work as 'the most effective educational tool ever developed' merits our fullest attention. It comes from, Bill White, the consummate commentator on trends and forces in our field." - Thomas F. McGovern, Editor Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly DVD now available! Introductory Offer! Pleasure Unwoven Preview - Standard Definition* Pleasure Unwoven Preview - High Definition* * Requires Quicktime 7 FREE Download Here

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Opened in 2009 - Applied Recovery Home

Stories featured on KUTV 2 News

The Faces of Drug Addiction

Prescription Meds Addiction and the Road to Recovery