Bibliograph

The addictive personality, understanding the addictive process and compulsive behavior, by Craig Nakken ; with a foreword by Damian McElrath

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The addictive personality, understanding the addictive process and compulsive behavior, by Craig Nakken ; with a foreword by Damian McElrath

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The addictive personality

Oclc number

34973641

Responsibility statement

by Craig Nakken ; with a foreword by Damian McElrath

Sub title

understanding the addictive process and compulsive behavior

Summary

Since its publication in 1988, The Addictive Personality's powerful and poignant description of the process of addiction - the causes, stages of development, and consequences - has helped thousands of people better understand the depth and dimensions of one of the most widespread and costly illnesses facing our society today. Going beyond a former definition that limited addiction primarily to the realm of alcohol and other drugs, author Craig Nakken uncovers the common denominator of all addiction as he brings to light the emotional isolation, shame, and despair in which addicts live. He examines how addictions begin and how they progress, as well as how our society often encourages addictive behavior

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