Designed to support students entering the helping professions, this text fosters greater awareness of those who develop substance abuse problems and the experience of treating individuals with addiction issues. The book provides a basic overview of the addiction process with special emphasis on what the experience is like for individuals suffering from addiction.
William Berry, LMHC, CAP, earned a master's degree in counseling psychology at Florida International University. He is an adjunct professor at Florida International University where he teaches both general psychology and substance abuse-specific courses. Professor Berry is also in private practice, providing individual, couple, and family therapy.Rowena Ramnath, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist for over 20 years, specializing in the fields of personality and process addiction. She is the founder of Origins of SerenityTM, a private practice specializing in wellness, recovery, and social media. Her professional experience includes prior director roles, counseling, and teaching at Florida International University, as well as current senior psychology leadership at the Department of Veterans Affairs.