Craig Nakken, M.S.W. 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.
Summary
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.
Table of Contents
Foreword
Introduction
Part 1: Addiction as a Process
Part 2: Stages of Addiction
Part 3: The Way of Recovery
Part 4: Family and Addiction
