The User's Guide to Not Using - An Expert Guide to Recovery from Addiction speaks to an audience that has found long-lasting recovery elusive, a medical system fragmented, and real answers demanding an integrative and holistic approach. Based on both personal accounts and extensive professional experiences of Dr. Jeremy Dubin, a practicing Family Medicine Physician and Addiction Medicine Specialist, The User's Guide to Not Using - An Expert Guide to Recovery from Addiction presents an in-depth guide to understanding the three core elements observed by Dr. Dubin that provide the foundation for achieving true and successful long-term recovery from addiction. Simple and easy to understand, this book teaches you how to: -Tell the difference between dependence and addiction -Understand and apply the Three Core Components of any successful recovery plan -Treat your addiction holistically, combining conventional, alternative, and complementary methods -Develop a proven strategy that personalizes your recovery plan -Find real answers on managing addiction when coping with chronic pain and mental illness -Keep track of your progress in a supportive and engaging way The User's Guide to Not Using - An Expert Guide to Recovery from Addiction is the first in a series of publications from YOURECOVERY.com focusing on solutions for successful long-term recovery from addiction.