NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA, January 18, 2011 (Press-News.org) Americans are being lured into addiction. And what we're hooked on isn't necessarily illegal or even hard to come by. Prescription medications are making us high. Fast food is making us fat. The Internet keeps us constantly distracted with everything from gambling to porn, to compulsive social networking. Television seduces us into buying more stuff we don't need while we drown in debt. Massive profits fill the pockets of a handful of "pushers" at the expense of everyone else.
In her new book Addict Nation-An Intervention for America (HCI Books, Feb. 2011), bestselling author Jane Velez-Mitchell says, "It's time to take our power back!" She believes Americans have collectively become devoted to a number of dysfunctional behaviors (including obsessive cleanliness, overeating, prescription drug dependency, sex addiction, and obsessions with technology, war, incarceration, celebrities and crime) and that the United States is in danger of "hitting bottom."
According to Velez-Mitchell, media, government, and the private sector are also culturally hooked on these destructive customs and therefore justify, romanticize, and promote them--in essence, becoming "pushers."
Addict Nation tackles the issue of cultural addictions, and promises to shine a light on those who would profit off of our misery. Velez-Mitchell says she's got a blueprint for change, but first we must see what is really going on. This is an intervention!
About the bestselling author: Jane Velez-Mitchell (b. September 29, 1955) is an award winning television journalist and author. She currently has her own show on HLN, "Issues with Jane Velez-Mitchell." She is often seen commenting on high-profile cases for CNN, TruTV, E! and other national cable TV shows. Velez-Mitchell is an "out" lesbian, animal protection advocate, vegan, and recovering alcoholic with over 15 years of sobriety.
To receive an excerpt of Addict Nation, discuss a review, or schedule a personal interview with "Issues" host Jane Velez-Mitchell, please contact us at 213-446-6334 or email Mohr Publicity at addictnation@gmail.com.
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Could You Be An Addict and Not Even Know It?
HLN TV Host Jane Velez-Mitchell believes Americans are being "hooked" on everything from crime to pharmaceuticals, and it's making a handful of pushers very wealthy.
2011-01-18
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