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by Craig Nakken

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For nearly a decade, Addictive Personality has helped people understand the process of addiction. Now, this revised edition brings new depth and dimension to our understanding of how an individual becomes an addict. Nakken covers genetic factors tied to addiction, cultural influence on addictive behavior, the progressive nature of the disease, and steps to a successful recovery.

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Craig Nakken brings new depth and dimension to our understanding of how an individual becomes an addict.

Since its publication in 1988, 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 behavior;

The progressive nature of the disease; and

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.

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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.

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  • Title The Addictive Personality: Understanding the Addictive Process and Compulsive Behavior
  • Author Craig Nakken
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition number 2nd
  • Edition 2
  • Pages 144
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Hazelden Publishing & Educational Services, U.S.A.
  • Publication date 1996-09-18
  • ISBN 9781568381299 / 1568381298
  • Weight 0.44 lbs (0.20 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.45 x 5.38 x 0.39 in (21.46 x 13.67 x 0.99 cm)
  • Themes
    • Theometrics: Secular
  • Category Psychology
  • Library of Congress subjects Compulsive behavior, Addicts
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 96028248
  • Dewey Decimal Code 616.86

About the author

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.
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