• ISBN13: 9781568381299
• Binding: Paperback
• Subject: N/A
• Publisher: Hazelden Publishing & Educational Services
• Publisher Imprint: Hazelden Publishing & Educational Services
• Publication Date: September 18, 1996
• Pages: 144
• Original Price: USD 17.95
• Language: English
• Edition: Revised
• Item Weight: 200 grams
• BISAC Subject(s): Neurology, General, and Substance Abuse & Addictions / General

From the Back Cover

For nearly a decade, The Addictive Personality has helped people understand the process of addiction. Now, through this second edition, author Craig Nakken brings new depth and dimension to our understanding of how an individual becomes an addict. Going beyond the definition that limits dependency to the realm of alcohol and other drugs, Nakken uncovers the common denominator of all addiction and describes how the process is progressive.
Through research and practical experience, Nakken sheds new light on:

Genetic factors tied to addiction
Cultural influences on addictive behaviors
The progressive nature of the disease
Steps to a successful recovery
The author examines how addictions start, how society pushes people toward addiction, and what happens inside those who become addicted. This new edition will help anyone seeking a better understanding of the addictive process and its impact on our lives.

Craig Nakken, MSW, a certified chemical dependency practitioner, is a lecturer at the Rutgers School of Alcohol Studies and the Florida School of Addictions. A worker in the field of addictions for more than 25 years, Nakken has a private practice in St. Paul, Minnesota, and lectures nationally and internationally on topics related to addiction studies.