We are all at the mercy of our habits and daily rituals. For some, it's a morning cup of coffee, a brisk run, or reading a book before bed—things that bring pleasure, joy, and benefit. But there are other addictions that are harmful to health and ruin lives. They are the focus of psychiatrist and narcologist Marat Aginyan.
Exploring the nature of addiction, the author answers important questions: who is more or less predisposed to developing addiction and why, what is its neurobiological basis, what is the phenomenon of codependency, what can be done to break out of the vicious circle, and where to find the strength to return to normal life.
According to the author, the disease is overcome not by those with exceptional intelligence or an iron will, but by those who, every day, step by step, do what they are supposed to do.
In the book 'Addiction and Its People,' the author tells the real stories of people who hit rock bottom and ruined not only their own lives, but also the lives of others. Not all of them managed to survive and save themselves, but the experience of those who, against all odds, managed to overcome addiction and embark on the path to confident recovery is all the more valuable. This is a challenging but incredibly inspiring read, instilling confidence in the doctor for whom no patient is hopeless, and allowing one to acknowledge that the world is often more frightening and complex than we would like, but even in the most hopeless situations, even for those in the grip of a merciless illness, there is someone to lean on and something to live for. These examples force one to re-evaluate one's own existence and appreciate the fullness and fragility of life, even if you personally seem infinitely removed from the problem of addiction.