This is an informative entertaining book that includes 78 types of addiction presented in an easy to understand and simple format. Chapman defines and presents addiction in a manner that engages the reader.The author has updated the ADDICTIONARY since its original printing and it remains a leading edge tool for the lay person as well as professionals needing accurate information regarding different types of addictions. It is great material for discussion groups.ADDICTIONARY is a great book to facilitate conversations at therapy sessions educational events and even at parties. It is a powerful tool that outlines real symptoms based on solid research on addiction. ADDICTIONARY is reader-friendly and was written by a 30-year veteran counselor who is also recovering from his own addiction.