A thoroughly readable and rich introduction to...the process of recovery from alcoholism.'--New England Journal of Medicine, Review of 'Understanding the Alcoholic's Mind.'

An outstanding effort filled with important information for those who treat alcoholics, live with alcoholics, or who are alcoholics.... A significant contribut…

Ludwig offers a unique integrative perspective which encompasses the clinical wisdom accrued through twenty-five years of experience as an alcoholism researche…

An excellent little book--highly informative, full of challenging and stimulating ideas, and teeming with shrewd clinical insights.'--British Journal of Psychi…