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Download or read book Understanding the Alcoholic's Mind written by Arnold M. Ludwig and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 1989-06-08 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this groundbreaking book, Arnold M. Ludwig—a doctor with over twenty-five years of experience working with alcoholics—penetrates the minds of alcoholics in order to explain the behaviors and thought processes they use to get and stay sober. He has worked with over one thousand alcoholics from all walks of life and within many different settings, including hospital clinics, Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, detoxification centers, and private homes. Using clinical vignettes, research findings, and personal anecdotes, he documents the basic principles necessary for conquering craving and achieving recovery.