On the Other Side of Chaos: Understanding the Addiction of a Loved One, Paperback/Ellen Van Vechten

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A lawyer turned counselor examines the chaos many families endure when addiction disrupts their lives. Based in part on her own family's journey, Van Vechten explains the science of addiction, the theory of treatment, and the Twelve-Step model of recovery, providing sensible information and tips for reasoned action in support of a loved one while fostering personal growth and recovery. About the Author: Ellen Van Vechten, JD, MSW, CADC, practiced law for over thirty years and experienced the crises of addiction in her own family. She obtained a MSW in Social Work from Loyola University Chicago, with an emphasis in Alcohol and Drug Counseling. She completed her internship at the Addiction Counseling and Education Services program of Catholic Charities in the City of Chicago. She is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor in the State of Illinois. In 2010, Ms. Van Vechten won the Furst award for excellence in writing from the Department of Social Work of Loyola University, Chicago.