{"product_id":"the-addictive-personality-understanding-the-addictive-process-and-compulsive-behavior-paperback","title":"The Addictive Personality: Understanding the Addictive Process and Compulsive Behavior - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCraig Nakken\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCraig Nakken brings new depth and dimension to our understanding of how an individual becomes an addict.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSince its publication in 1988, \u003ci\u003eThe Addictive Personality\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThrough research and practical experience, Nakken sheds new light on: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGenetic factors tied to addiction; \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCultural influences on addictive behavior; \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe progressive nature of the disease; and \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSteps to a successful recovery. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe 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.\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor nearly a decade, \u003ci\u003eThe Addictive Personality\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003cbr\u003eThrough research and practical experience, Nakken sheds new light on: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenetic factors tied to addiction\u003cbr\u003eCultural influences on addictive behaviors\u003cbr\u003eThe progressive nature of the disease\u003cbr\u003eSteps to a successful recovery \u003cbr\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCraig 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.39 x 8.45 x 5.38 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 18, 1996\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45176777408591,"sku":"9781568381299","price":16.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/8328\/0463\/files\/RGRiLzJiSTFkNHVRV0dxV1pEdmNhUT09.webp?v=1778198439","url":"https:\/\/easonbooks.com\/products\/the-addictive-personality-understanding-the-addictive-process-and-compulsive-behavior-paperback","provider":"EasonBooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}