Woman of Substances

A Journey into Addiction and Treatment

Autori

• Jenny Valentish

Parametri

Pagine

322pagine

Tempo di lettura

12ore

• Autobiografie e memorie
• Biografie e pensieri
• Donne
• Femminismo
• Saggistica

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Focusing on the female experience of addiction, the book follows journalist Jenny Valentish as she shares her personal journey while investigating the broader implications of drug and alcohol use among women. Her travels across Australia lead her to treatment centers and support groups, where she incorporates insights from leading researchers. The narrative delves into early predictors of addiction, including childhood trauma, temperament, and impulsivity, offering a comprehensive look at the challenges women face in this realm.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2017

(In brossura)