Clinician's Guide to the 12 Step Principles

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Jacket Description/Back: Treat alcohol and substance abuse with the proven Twelve Steps CLINICIAN'S GUIDE TO THE TWELVE STEP PRINCIPLES Marvin D. Seppala, MD *Provides a clear overview of the Twelve Steps for treating alcoholism and addiction - now the framework for most substance abuse programs *Thoroughly examines each individual step *Explains the role of spirituality in the program *Utilizes an experiential approach to bridge the gap between clinical skills/training and the spiritual aspects of the program *Includes inspiring individual recovery stories *Offers an historical perspective of the program Incorporate the same principles utilized by Alcoholics Anonymous and other major treatment programs into your practice Hazelden Chronic Illness Series offers clear and relevant information and practical advice on the treatment of chronic illness and related aspects of healthcare. Drawing on over fifty years of clinical experience and research at the Hazelden Foundation, the series provides authoritative coverage of a wide-range of topics critical to healthcare providers, students, and patients. This publishing alliance between Hazelden and McGraw-Hill, the world's premier publisher of references and career tools for the medical profession, provides the depth and breadth of coverage you would expect when two industry leaders join forces. The HAZELDEN CHRONIC ILLNESS LIBRARY Clinician's Guide to Spirituality * Clinician's Guide to Mental Illness * Clinician's Guide to Pediatric Chronic Illness * Clinician's Guide to Holistic Medicine * Clinician's Guide to Substance AbuseReview Quotes: The author credibly presents an overview of the Twelve Steps and Traditions. There is a paucity of literature that uses an experiential approach to bridge the gap between a clinician's training and understanding of the spiritual aspects of the recovery program. Any clinician interested in addiction and recovery, or Twelve Step members, could benefit from this book. --------Weighted Numerical Score: 90 - 4 Stars!Publisher Marketing: This new series is directed to healthcare professionals who increasingly need information on holistic approaches to chronic illness in response to the growing demand from patients. Managed care has deferred responsibility for initial diagnosis and treatment of chronic conditions to primary care physicians and other healthcare professionals. The University of California's Institute for Health and Aging predicts that by 2020, 134 million Americans will have some form of chronic condition that will cause personal limitations or disabilities. Only about 33% of these patients will be elderly. Contributor Bio:  Seppala, Marvin D Marvin D. Seppala, MD is a psychiatrist and addiction medicine expert in private practice in Portland, OR. Dr. Seppala is the former Corporate Medical Director of the Hazelden Foundation and is currently a consultant to the Native American Chemical Dependency Program (NARA) in Portland.