"Addictions are rooted in distress and suffering. Dr. Peltz shows us how practicing thoughtfulness, awareness, and acceptance can bring solace, relief, and happiness without resorting to addictive solutions."--Edward J. Khantzian, MD, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, and Associate Chief Emeritus of Psychiatry, Tewksbury Hospital

"This is a book that deserves its place among the very best of addiction recovery guides--both for practitioners who want to expand their treatment options and for those seeking change."--Howard J. Shaffer, PhD, Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School, and Director, Division on Addiction, Cambridge Health Alliance, a Harvard Medical School teaching affiliate

"A very gentle, compassionate, sensible, believable, readable, encouraging, and incredibly helpful book about overcoming a very powerful affliction. It is, in its broad thoroughness, a wise support for facing any major challenge."--Sylvia Boorstein, author of Happiness Is an Inside Job

"Larry Peltz gives a unique and enlightening view of addiction and provides a very clear way to change one's destructive habits. I highly recommend it."--Sharon Salzberg, author of Lovingkindness and Real Happiness