Recovery from addiction is essentially a process of
self-actualization, asserts treatment expert and researcher Rober Helgoe. His new book explores how individual progress in
addiction treatment and recovery correlates directly with the basic tenet of
modern psychology: Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs. Helgoe explains how individual progress in recovery can be measured and quantified, a critical capability for chemical dependency counselors in this age of accountability. Helgoe's scholarly and engaging discussion of recovery from addiction-what it is, how it evolves, and how progress can be tracked-provides counselors and their clients with a powerful new dialogue to promote continued