“Counselors just beginning their careers or those who often must do the work of counseling — such as ministers, teachers, and nurses — will greatly appreciate the value of this book as an introduction to the field. Experienced therapists will value the creative insights of the author and her skilled blending of approaches that many have considered antagonistic, such as the two view proposed by Alcoholics Anonymous and cognitive therapy. It is a wise, flexible, and open minded guide that pulls together the contemporary knowledge about substance abuse into one source.”