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The Urge
Our History of Addiction
Book • 2023
The Urge: Our History of Addiction is a deeply humane exploration of addiction, tracing its history from ancient civilizations to the present.
The book combines historical research with personal narratives, offering a nuanced view of addiction as a societal challenge.
It argues that understanding the history of addiction is crucial for developing effective treatments and fostering compassion for those affected.
The book combines historical research with personal narratives, offering a nuanced view of addiction as a societal challenge.
It argues that understanding the history of addiction is crucial for developing effective treatments and fostering compassion for those affected.
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Mentioned in 3 episodes
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as a well-written and compassionate exploration of addiction's history.


Carole Theriault

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Mentioned by Speaker 4 as the author of The Urge.

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Special Episode: Exploring The Different Paths to Recovery
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as a book he recommends to listeners.

J.W. Bertolotti

The Wisdom to Know the Difference | Carl Erik Fisher
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as a sweeping study of addiction and a call for a more expansive, nuanced, and compassionate perspective on its treatment.


Helen Czerski

Chasing the Urge: Addiction Throughout History, with Carl Erik Fisher
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as a book he learned a lot from.


Eric Zimmer

Carl Erik Fisher on The History of Addiction
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as a sweeping study of addiction and a call for a more expansive, nuanced and compassionate perspective on its treatment.


Helen Czerski

Chasing the Urge – Addiction Throughout History