Addictive Diseases - Includes a description of the dynamics involved when individuals seek to escape pain and despair through various forms of self medication.  Addictions can range from seemingly innocuous behaviors such as watching T.V. or working, to drug and alcohol abuse.  Emphasis is on the psychological and spiritual adjustments necessary for the recovery of the individual, and for the healing of those who relate intimately with an addicted person.  Intervention methods are also discussed.

Alcoholism and Drug Abuse - Examines the signs and symptoms of alcohol and drug abuse and discusses issues of intervention and treatment for the abuser and affected family members.

Relapse Prevention - Reviews the warning signs of relapse in addictive diseases and discusses techniques for prevention.

Chemical Dependency and the Healthcare Professional - A special focus on the problems of identification, intervention, treatment, and monitoring of chemical dependency among healthcare professionals.

Chemical Dependency and Divorce - Examines the relationship of chemical dependency and divorce and discusses issues of divorce recovery and relapse e prevention in this special population.

Co-Dependency - Looks at origins of the current dynamics of co-dependent relationships and how to break out of dysfunctional patterns.

Co-Dependency Challenged - Focuses on co-dependent behavior to bring about healthy ways of caring for self and other.

Co-Dependency and Religious Teachings - Explores the dynamics of co-dependency and its relationship to some of the traditional teachings of the church.  For instance, when is trying to "love" another person really "caretaking?"

Compulsive Eating - Occurs when the individual eats for reasons other than physical hunger.  He or she may or may not be overweight.  Possible causes will be explored and approaches to treatment will be considered.