The Essentials of Chemical Dependency

Why Do People Get Addicted To Alcohol Cocaine Methamphetamine Marijuana Prescription Medications And Other Drugs? The Mcauliffes Give A Simple Yet Profound Answer - Love. They Define Chemical Dependency As A Committed Pathological Love Relationship Of A Person To A Mood-Altering Chemical Substance A Psychoactive Drug In Expectation Of A Rewarding Experience. The Mcauliffe'S Book Reflects The Results Of Lives Dedicated To The Pursuit Of A Comprehensive Understanding Of Addiction And Recovery Of The Whole Person. The Brilliance Of The Essentials Lies In Its Ability To Incorporate Multiple Theoretical And Technical Disciplines While Unifying These Various Perspectives By Adding Clarity And Focus. It Is A Foundational Book For Every Practitioner And Educator In This Field. Scot Adams Ph.D.Director Of Services Nebraska Department Of Health And Human Services The Essentials Of Chemical Dependency Provided The First Truly Holistic Approach To Chemical Dependency. Whether Our Clients Are Chemically Dependent Cognitively Impaired Or Suffer From Co-Occurring Substance Abuse And Mental Health Disorders The Mcauliffes' Definitions And Conceptual Framework Are Understandable Real And Life Changing. Their Work Instills Confident Hope For Recovery. Jean Sassatelli Rn Masenior Director For Behavioral Health Catholic Charities Of Omaha I Am Forever Grateful For The In-Depth Solid Treatment I Received From Bob And Mary Two Of The Best Pioneers In The Cd Field. The Essentials Has Had A Profound Effect On My Life And My Professional Work. Patricia Savage Bsn Rn Ma Lcdcintake Coordinator Universal Behavioral Health Denton Texas