Mindfulness and Acceptance for Addictive Behaviors: Applying Contextual CBT to Substance Abuse & Behavioral Addictions (The Context Press Mindfulness and Acceptance Practica Series)

“Written in the same spirit of creativity and discovery that has propelled 'third wave therapies' into the mainstream, Levin, Hayes, and their contributors compellingly illustrate how acceptance, mindfulness, and context are vital resources in reducing the seemingly intractable suffering caused by addictive behavior.” ―Zindel Segal, PhD, author of The Mindful Way through Depression “The addiction field is blessed with a variety of paths to recovery, and this volume presents cutting-edge, theory-based alternatives to traditional approaches. It explores some frontiers from which a next generation of addiction treatments is likely to emerge.” ―William R. Miller, PhD, emeritus-distinguished professor of psychology and psychiatry at the University of New Mexico “Steven C. Hayes and Michael E. Levin have put together a must-read for researchers, clinicians, and students of addictive behaviors and their treatment. This very substantive book is refreshingly diverse in both theoretical persp