The Spiritual Paradox of Addiction: The Call for the Transcendent

by Ashok Bedi, Joseph Pereira

Addicts and alcoholics are often highly spiritualized individuals who lack the faith apparatus to make a healthy connection with their spiritual drive. As such, they turn to negative behavior patterns to fulfill that hunger: alcohol, drugs, food, sex, gambling, pornography, social media, and dysfunctional relationships. This book offers a series of insights and methods whereby faith may be restored and positively channeled into life-sustaining behaviors. It is addressed to addicts, their families and friends, as well as interested laypeople, government policymakers, and treatment professionals. The authors include instruction in yoga and breathing exercises, meditation, and mindfulness, as well as case studies and medical guidance for detoxification.

232 pages, Paperback

Published March 15, 2020

Reviews

[Levi · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5*

Not an unwelcome addition to the surprisingly small body of literature on “spirituality” and addiction, but too meandering and repetitive to be taken seriously. Some good insights nonetheless.