The Street-wise Guide to Coping with and Recovering from Addiction - Paperback

by Robert Lefever (Author)

Everyone 'knows' what addiction is and what should be done for it. The psychology of denial - addicts telling themselves that they aren't addicted - is the most devastating feature of addiction. This book offers much practical guidance, with emphasis on what works and why some approaches do not work.

Author Biography

Dr Robert Lefever is one of the leading international specialists on addictions. He established the very first addiction rehabilitation centre in the UK offering treatment to patients with eating disorders, alcohol or drug problems. He was also the first to treat compulsive gambling, nicotine addiction and 'workaholism'. Dr Lefever has worked with over 5,000 addicts and their families in the last 25 years. He is regarded as one of the leading addiction specialists and experts in the treatment of addictive diseases and is a regular contributor to the BBC.