Believable Hope: 5 Essential Elements to Beat Any Addiction

by Michael Cartwright, Ken Abraham

Millions of people appear to be living normal lives, yet they are secretly numbing their emotional pain with alcohol, drugs, food, and many other lifestyle addictions. The good news is that there is hope, and author Michael Cartwright know this firsthand, both personally and professionally. Addicted to drugs and alcohol as a teenager, he landed in a mental institution in a catatonic state. Using many of the methods he shares in this book, he transformed his life: becoming sober and successful and a respected pioneer in the recovery field.
This book offers a real source of hope that will save your life or the life of your loved one. Believable Hope is a proven methodology with a five-pronged approach that has helped tens of thousands of people over the years. With personal accounts and application principles that will help anyone put an end to addictive behavior, Michael Cartwright reveals why lasting change is usually more about mindset and emotions than clinical factors. This book is a lifeline for people battling addiction and provides a fresh sense of hope for those who love them.
Michael Cartwright is considered a pillar in the dual diagnosis addiction treatment industry
His 5-step approach has been in use for over 17 years
More than 20,000 Americans are successfully in recovery by applying Michael's approach
Hundreds of thousands of people reach out to American Addiction Centers each year to learn how they too can benefit from Michael's philosophy
Michael has created a practical program that works, and now his philosophy available to you in this book!


 

Genres: Nonfiction

264 pages, Paperback

First published September 4, 2012

About the author

Michael Cartwright is a trailblazer in the premiere addiction industry and a noted behavioral health entrepreneur. He is currently the Chairman of the Board of American Addiction Centers and regularly oversees nearly 300 people in treatment each month. Treatment and recovery options for drugs, alcohol, food, obesity, gambling and smoking are made available across the country within the American Addiction Centers organization.

Michael’s treatment philosophy is based on 15 federally funded research studies on dual diagnosis and addiction. He has created a 5-pronged approach that has been integrated into all of his treatment facilities. By applying these 5 essential elements, any individual can beat any addiction.

Michael’s current drug and alcohol treatment facilities are located throughout Southern California and Las Vegas, NV. His premiere facility is the historical Greenhouse in Dallas, TX.

As avid fitness enthusiast, Michael has experienced firsthand the dramatic transformation possible through exercise, nutrition, total mindset and overall lifestyle changes when he lost 60 pounds in five months; he founded FitRX, his newest venture — a premiere physician-directed weight loss retreat facility outside Nashville, TN. FitRX caters to those who struggle with obesity, a food addiction issue that plagues nearly 72 million Americans.

Michael is also the founder of Dual Diagnosis Management and the former CEO of Foundations Associates, where he oversaw the transformation of thousands of individuals and families who struggled with addiction. Under his management, the organization expanded to include four alcohol and drug treatment facilities nationwide, including the Canyon, the leading recovery facility in Malibu, CA. Michael also served on the Senate Help Sub-committee on Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services where he worked directly with Senator Ted Kennedy, a highlight in his service career.

Michael established the largest national conference in the addiction industry for 12 years running. He has recently launched the Lifestyle Intervention, a new annual national conference held at the Bellagio Resort in Las Vegas, which focuses on all lifestyle addictions, including food, obesity, sex, pornography, gambling, smoking and gaming. The Lifestyle Conference draws 85 exhibitors and 500-700 attendees nationwide.

There is no end in sight for Michael Cartwright. He will continue to see through his goal in providing endless resources to those who truly want to release from the grip of addiction.

Michael lives in Brentwood, TN with his wife and two children.

Reviews

[Shannon McGee · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book Believable Hope tries to give those who are desperately looking to change things about their addictive behaviors. The are examples of people who struggles and changed. There is also information about places that will helps those reading the book that need help.

I picked this book to read because I am a compulsive eater, along with the many other things I have to deal with. The hope in the title grabbed me because I am always looking for hope these days. While I thought it was a good book it had many points that are in most books about changing yourself. Easy to talk about those things but hard to actually start doing. This shares how others did seek help for themselves and describing that asking for help is not a bad thing

[Mirranda Cardinali · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book had lots of useful information for someone wanting to learn more about overcoming addiction. He does a good job of integrating his personal experiences into the 5 elements.

[Kathy Barns · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good book for anyone who struggles with addiction or compulsive behavior or for those who love them. An interesting read.

[Camilla · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a pretty decent book. Inspirational, with specific ideas of how to Chase after one's dreams.