Barry Bocchieri, MA, CADC, has over sixteen years as a master's level certified addictions counselor. He began his own personal recovery over eighteen years ago. Everything he writes about in this book he has lived. An expert in the field of substance abuse and addiction, he conducts seminars and workshops that are universally well received. It has been said that he has the unique ability of explaining complex psychological, philosophical, and spiritual concepts in clear, concise, and easy-to-understand language.