Bonus Chapter - Addictions and Recovery

This downloadable chapter discusses addiction topics from a sociological perspective. Written by Earnie Larsen, a nationally known author and lecturer in the Recovery & Addiction field and originator of the Stage II™ Recovery process, this chapter covers students' most common questions about addiction.  It is the perfect supplement for instructors who wish to cover this topic in more depth.

Table of Contents

Introduction
What is Addiction?
Can People Be Addicted In Other Ways Than To Drugs and Alcohol?
How is Alcoholism a Disease?
Will I Become Addicted?
What is Recovery?
Program
What about the Family?
What is Co-dependency?
Relationships
The Media
Conclusion
Resources