Memoirs of An Addicted Brain: A neuroscientist examines his former life on drugs

Discover the compelling journey of 'Memoirs of An Addicted Brain,' a profound memoir by neuroscientist Marc Lewis. This gripping account takes you through Lewis's life as he battles addiction, exploring how drugs reshaped his identity. Starting from his teenage years experimenting with cough syrup and alcohol during the 1960s to his encounters with LSD and heroin in the heart of Berkeley's counterculture, Lewis paints a vivid portrait of his tumultuous experiences. As his addiction spiraled, he found himself traversing Asia, indulging in nitrous oxide, speed, and the opium dens of Calcutta. This memoir provides a unique perspective on addiction, unveiling the chemical transformations within the brain that fuel this relentless pursuit. Now a celebrated neuroscientist, Lewis offers essential insights into the ramifications of addiction, shedding light on the struggles faced by troubled children. 'Memoirs of An Addicted Brain' is more than just a personal narrative; it's a powerful analysis of addiction's neurological underpinnings, making it a must-read for anyone interested in psychology, neuroscience, or the complexities of human behaviour. Join Marc Lewis on his cathartic journey of redemption and self-discovery as he chronicles the duality of intellect and addiction. Get your copy today and delve into this transformative memoir, offering hope and understanding to those affected by addiction. Enjoy FREE shipping on this captivating book from Smartfox NZ.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781921844607
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2012
Publisher: Scribe Publications
Pages: 320


Description:
A gripping, triumphant memoir about the power of addiction and its effect on the brain Marc Lewis knows addiction- that desperate ambition to get high accompanied him around the world for many years. In the 1960s, Lewis was a teenager in boarding school, experimenting with cough syrup and alcohol to assuage his depression. When he moved to Berkeley, California, the pulsing heart of the counter-cultural movement, he began using LSD and heroin. His spiralling journey of addiction eventually led him to Asia, where he sniffed nitrous oxide in the Malay jungle, took speed in Kuala Lumpur, and lost himself in the opium dens of Calcutta. This was the beginning of his descent into a moonlit world of crime, poverty, and desperation. Returning to Toronto, Lewis lived a double life- by day, he was a psychology student; and by night, he stole from homes and laboratories to get high. Thirty-four years on, Lewis is a neuroscientist, and he studies the brains of troubled children. But he never forgets that he was once one of those kids - and that, no matter how many scientific conferences he attends, he always will be. In this mesmerising memoir, Lewis recounts his relationship with drugs from the inside out, giving a revelatory analysis of the chemical changes in his brain that sustained his addiction. This is not just the story of a man who found his calling while fighting a habit that crossed continents and brought him in contact with the wilder edges of life. It is also a penetrating, powerful analysis of addiction, offering a fascinating insight into the human brain, and what drives it to self-destruction. 'A picture of addiction as an unavoidable urge of hum
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