Abnormal thinking in addiction was originally recognized by members of Alcoholics Anonymous, who coined the term "stinking thinking." Addictive thinking often appears rational superficially, hence addicts as well as their family members are easily seduced by the attendant-and erroneus-reasoning process it can foster. In Addictive Thinking, author Abraham Twersky reveals how selfdeceptive thought can undermine self-esteem and threaten the sobriety of a recovering individual. This timely revision of the original classic includes updated information and research on depression and affective disorders, the relationship between addictive thinking and relapse, and the origins of addictive thought. Ultimately, Addictive Thinking offers hope to those seeking a healthy and rewarding life in recovery. Dr. Twerski is founder and medical director of the Gateway Rehabilitation Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. A rabbi, psychiatrist, and chemical dependency counselor, he is the author of numerious journal articles and books, including Self Discovery in Recovery; I Didn't Ask to Be in This Family: Sibling Relationships and How They Shape Adult Behavior and Dependencies; and, with "Peanuts" cartoonist Charles Schulz, When the Good Things Start?
by Abraham J. Twerski, M.D.