The addictive personality : roots, rituals, and recovery / by Craig Nakken.

"Alcoholics and drug addicts are not the only victims of addiction. There are tens of thousands of compulsive eaters, compulsive gamblers, sex addicts, workaholics and compulsvie spenders who may have never used any mood-altering chemicals in their rituals of getting high. And yet, the emotional isolation, shame and despair of their lives testify to the power of addiction. The Addictive Personality: Roots, Rituals, and Recovery brings depth and dimension to addiction as it relates to individuals. Going beyond the definition that limits addiction to the realm of alcohol and other drugs, chemical dependency specialist Craig Nakken uncovers the common demoninators of all addictions and how, over time, an addictive personality develops. The Addictive Personality examines how addictions get started, how our society pushes people toward addiction, and what happens inside the people who become addicted. If you are one of the thousands of people addicted to something, this major new book will substantiate your struggle and legitimize your suffering."--From cover.