"The theoretical model or framework you use to think about substance use disorders has a substantial impact on your approach to treatment. While many models exist, psychologists, social workers, and substance abuse counselors are typically trained in only one. This volume provides up-to-date coverage of the major approaches to treating substance abuse. Clinicians learn to 'think outside the box,' gaining helpful new perspectives on how clients' problems may be understood and managed."-- Reid K. Hester, PhD, Director, Research Division, Behavior Therapy Associates LLP, Albuquerque, New Mexico

‘Robert West’s erudite, lucidly written Theory of Addiction takes the reader on an engaging tour of almost every significant conceptual system in the field … West adroitly finds gold amongst the lead, adds some previous gems of his own, and presents the field with a real treasure: an integrated, useful, thought-provoking and testable theory of addition.’ Keith Humphreys, PhD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Stanford University School of Medicine

Through recording, exploring, and expressing your thoughts and feelings about your experiences, as well as discovering invaluable recovery information and resources, this guided journal and workbook will help you reach a uniquely personal, healing understanding of your addiction, your life, and your choices.  Acclaim for The Healing Journey Through Addiction: "Drs. Rich and Copans have written a comprehensive and creative book on recovery from addictive disorders, addressing the many emotional, interpersonal, and spiritual facets of recovery. This book is full of useful information and provides a sense of hope for change and growth. The journal exercises will increase self-awareness and understanding, which are so necessary for change to occur." — Dennis C. Daley, PhD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, and Chief, Drug and Alcohol Services, Western Psychiatric Instiituute and Clinic

A professor of clinical psychology, Marilyn Freimuth includes in "Addicted?: Recognizing Destructive Behaviors Before It's Too Late" screening questions for both chemical and behavioral addictions, in the hope of helping readers recognize problems —- in themselves or in others —- before they wreak too much havoc.

[From article Self-help books focus on recovery from alcoholism.]

From Publishers Weekly - Certain women (and men) use sex addictively as a substitute for love, nurture or power, according to Minneapolis psychologist Kasl. "Crammed with case histories, diagrams and therapeutic suggestions, this study draws on her work with members of two organizations: Sex Addicts Anonymous, and Co-Dependents of Sex Addicts, a group for partners of so-called sex addicts," wrote PW.

From the author of Women, Sex, and Addiction, a timely and controversial second look at 12-Step programs, helping all readers to draw on the steps' underlying wisdom, adapting them to their own experiences, beliefs, and sources of strength. Charlotte D. Kasl is a social activist and a psychologist at the forefront of the empowerment movement sweeping the recovery field.

As a missionary in the LDS Addiction Recovery Program, Merlin O. Baker brings unique insight into the pain and despair that addicts and their families endure because of the curse of alcohol and drug addiction. This book provides a comprehensive gospel-oriented perspective on addiction and recovery: Roots of addiction Personal, familial, and social impact of substance abuse Recovery options including the Twelve Step LDS Addiction Recovery Program What you need to know about protecting your children Treatment and recovery. In addition, this book includes extensive recommendations for further reading and informational web sites.

This expanded new edition provides the reader with practical information and skills to help them understand and change a drug or alcohol problem. Designed to be used in conjunction with therapy or counseling, it focuses on special issues involved in stopping substance use and in changing behaviors or aspects of one's lifestyle that keep the substance use problem active.

Based on over thirty years in the trenches as a wellness professional and counselor, John Newport, Ph.D. shares the missing dimension in recovery and the reason why the majority of people battling alcoholism and drug addiction fail to reap the full benefits of recovery and optimal health: They don’t adopt a wellness-oriented lifestyle.

"This is a rare book in the addictions field. It assembles the most up-to-date scientific knowledge in the social and biological sciences to advance the field with regard to the etiology, prevention, and treatment of substance use problems. The book provides a new understanding of how scientific principles can be utilized in addressing common human issues associated with addictions. The themes that emerge will be of interest to practitioners in pursuit of transdisciplinary research for purposes of improving interventions and services for alcohol and drug problems."--Allen Zweben, DSW, Columbia University School of Social Work