Bridge to Recovery: An Introduction to 12-Step Programs [Hardcover]

Robert L. Dupont (Author), John P. McGovern (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 15, 1994 | ISBN-10: 0880486694 | ISBN-13: 978-0880486699 | Edition: 1

Twelve-step programs are revolutionizing and reshaping our thinking aboutÂand treatment ofÂaddiction. Because these programs are based in the community instead of in an institutional or academic setting, they often employ techniques and language that can be confusing and alien to health care professionals. Written in a clear, easy-to-understand style, this book explores these programs and provides a guide on how to integrate them into ongoing human services. Written by internationally renowned experts, A Bridge to Recovery: An Introduction to 12-Step Programs includes up-to-date information to bridge the gap between mutual aid programs, human services, and the professional community. This practical book is designed to assist with the implementation of these programs into routine practice while providing a useful reference for academic and educational professionals.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"In this timely, thoughtful, and insightful book, Drs. DuPont and McGovern give us the benefit of their years of experience in helping patients and their families find and understand treatment. Written by the experts, "A Bridge to Recovery" is a superb, lucid, and commonsense handbook of what works and what can be done to increase the success of treatment. By demystifying 12-step fellowships, Drs. DuPont and McGovern have written a book which is an absolute must-read for those who have a loved one or patient in need or who are wondering about treatment, and what we can do to help it happen."-- "Mark S. Gold, M.D., Brain Institute, Department of Psychiatry and Neuroscience, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida"

About the Author

Robert L. DuPont, M.D., is President of the Institute for Behavior and Health, Inc., in Rockville, Maryland, and Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, DC. John P. McGovern, M.D., is Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston and Clinical Professor of Pediatrics and Microbiology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 184 pages
• Publisher: Amer Psychiatric Pub; 1 edition (January 15, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0880486694
• ISBN-13: 978-0880486699
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,775,640 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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