How To Quit Without Feeling S\*\*T: The fast, highly effective way to end addiction to caffeine, sugar, cigarettes, alcohol, illicit or prescription drugs

This groundbreaking book from the UK's leading spokesman on nutrition looks at why millions of people have cravings for substances such as coffee, sugar and alcohol, as well to drugs such as sleeping pills, antidepressants, marijuana and cocaine. It uncovers how the brain becomes addicted and how it can be 'unaddicted' through a combination of diet, supplements and lifestyle factors. The book is written in association with Dr David Miller, who has worked in the addiction field for 25 years and is an expert in relapse prevention. It looks at each of the most common substances that people become addicted to and offers specific advice on how to tackle that particular substance safely and effectively yourself. In-depth yet practical and accessible, HOW TO QUIT WITHOUT FEELING S**T, will allow you to understand why you feel the way you do, whether you have a depndency or have already given up but still feel lousy. The book provides a 12-week action plan for becoming addiction free - without suffering the deeply unpleasant symptoms of withdrawal that most addicts believe they must go through. Copyright Dedication About the Authors Acknowledgements Introduction PART 1 – HOW YOUR BRAIN BECOMES ADDICTED 1 Are You Ready to Quit? 2 How Your Brain Makes You Feel Good 3 How You Become Dependent 4 Are You Avoiding Pain? 5 The Stress-sugar-cigarette-stimulant Trap 6 Prescription Drugs are Not the Answer to Addiction PART 2 – THE 12 KEYS TO UNADDICTING YOUR BRAIN 7 Rebalance Your Brain with Amino Acids 8 A Healthy Brain Needs a Healthy Gut 9 Raise Your Methyl IQ with Vitamins and Minerals 10 Rebuild Your Brain with Essential Fats 11 Balance Your Blood Sugar to Gain Energy and Reduce Cravings 12 Repair Your Brain with Antioxidants 13 How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep 14 Solving Food Allergies that Make You Crave 15 Rejuvenate Your Liver 16 Find New Pleasure in Life by Raising Endorphins 17 Generate Vital Energy: The Chi Factor 18 Get the Past Out of Your Future PART 3 – HOW TO QUIT YOUR ADDICTION 19 Caffeine: How to Increase Your Energy Without It 20 Sugar: How to Lose Your Sweet Tooth 21 Nicotine: How to Cut Your Cravings 22 Alcohol: How to Lose Your Cravings 23 Sleeping Pills and Benzodiazepines: How to Sleep Well Without Them 24 Antidepressants: How to Boost Your Mood Without Drugs 25 Cannabis: How to Tune In and Chill Out Without It 26 Cocaine, Amphetamines and Other Stimulants: Kick-start Your Brain Without Drugs 27 Heroin and Painkillers (Opioids): How to Zone In Instead of Out PART 4 – YOUR HOW TO QUIT ACTION PLAN: A 12-WEEK PROGRAMME 28 The How to Quit Diet 29 The Supplements 30 Intravenous Nutrient Therapy: The Fast Track for Chronic Addiction 31 The Four Lifestyle Essentials 32 What You Can Do For Yourself 33 When and How to Find Help References Recommended Reading Other Books by the Authors Resources Index