Review
"An easy read in a field which overflows with dry and overly scholastic texts, this book provides a thoughtful and comprehensive overview of the addictive process. "Sobriety Demystified" also provides plenty of real life strategies for dealing with real life problems and belongs on the bookshelf of every practicing counselor." --
Morgan Lucier, Ph.D., Clinical Dir. Monterey County Perinatal Recovery Services"This book is an important bridge between NLP, cognitive therapy, and other methods of dealing with addiction. Byron Lewis writes with clarity and authority that comes from many years of experience in the treatment of addiction and substance abuse. The lucidity of his writing style also demonstrates a commitment to the craft of writing and good communication." --
Robert B. Dilts, developer, author, and international trainer and consultant in the field of neuro-linguistic programming
About the Author
Byron Lewis, M.A., earned his undergraduate degree in psychology in 1978 while studying at the University of California at Santa Cruz under the tutelage of Dr. John Grinder, one of the originators of NLP. He received his Masters degree in Marriage and Family Counseling, with specific emphasis on NLP and Transactional Analysis in 1980. An international trainer in NLP, Byron's work in the field of addictions began in 1985 while employed as a civilian for the US Army's European Alcohol and Drug treatment programs. In 1993, he became the Dir. of Monterey County's Health Dept.'s Day One outpatient perinatal and adult treatment programs where he currently works as an Analyst. He is also currently a consultant to the CA Women's Commission on Alcohol and Drug Dependencies.