A Christian Approach to Understanding Addiction

by Dr. Reid Wayne Lofgran

Overview

A Christian Approach to Understanding Addiction is a necessary resource and reference for anyone desiring to understand the neurobiology of addiction in a practical way. Dr. Lofgran combines the science of addiction with the concepts of Christianity to help everyone understand why addiction is becoming such a problem in our society. He also helps dispel the myths, stereotypes, and stigma of addiction. This book not only explains addiction, but it is also an easy reference for drug facts, including appendices which explain each major drug class, their effects, street names, and more. Using easy to understand graphs and facts along with personal experiences, Dr. Lofgran brings a fresh new perspective to the growing crisis of addiction in America.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940158582202
Publisher:	Day Agency
Publication date:	02/13/2018
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	16 MB
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About the Author

Reid Lofgran has practiced as a family physician for over 16 years in rural Idaho. He is also the medical director of the Walker Center, a 28-day residential drug and alcohol treatment facility. Additionally, he provides office-based addiction treatment. After getting a bachelor’s degree in Zoology at Brigham Young University Reid attended Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville Missouri, followed by additional training in Trenton, Michigan. Reid is happily married, with six children, a daughter-in-law, and 2 grandchildren. He enjoys writing, art, music, travel, being in the outdoors, and most of all, being with family. Reid enjoys serving in the church, having served many years in scouting, as young men’s president, as bishop, and as high priest group leader. Reid enjoys speaking to youth and adults about preventing and treating addiction. www.reidlofgran.com