Addiction is the biggest single public and mental health problem in modern society involving individuals from all walks of life. This book is intended for those who are curious to know how and why this is so. The concept of addiction as self medication needs further study and elaboration. The authors have combined their experience with patients and their vast research with love and have moved the dialogue on addictions to an entirely new level. They have struck the right balance between theory and practice that can help the addict, family and friends. This book is recommended to all those involved with addiction in one way or the other.

About The Author :

Edward J. Khantzian, M.D., is clinical professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, a senior member of the department of psychiatry at Cambridge Health Alliance. Mark J. Albanese, M.D., is director of Addictions Treatment Services at Cambridge Health Alliance and assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School.