ABSTRACT
During the past 25 years as a practicing psychologist I have worked in the area of addictions. During my internship year I did a rotation in substance abuse assessment and treatment and worked with both inpatients and outpatients with various substance abuse disorders. I attended 12-step meetings and co-led therapy groups with experienced clinicians. Over the years I have become very experienced in working with this often challenging population. It has been a rewarding and at times frustrating and humbling experience. But, it has always been educational, both personally and professionally.
