"Gabor Maté, M.D. provides a clear explanation of addiction and its crucial relationship to brain development in early childhood and associated environmental conditions. Through a synthesis of clinical experience, cutting edge brain research, and spiritual teachings, Dr. Maté describes why we seek such destructive ways to comfort ourselves and why it is so difficult to stop. He explains the 4 basic brain systems involved with addiction and why they are so powerful. Dr. Maté proposes a compassionate approach to healing and suggests that we need to widen our lens and look at the conditions in the world that feed, drive and promote addiction"--Container.