War of the Gods in Addiction

About this book

The War of the Gods of Addiction based on the correspondence between Bill W. one of the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous and Swiss psychiatrist C.G. Jung proposes an original groundbreaking psychodynamic view of addiction. Using insights from Jungian psychology it demonstrates why the twelve steps of AA really work. It explores through theoretical and clinical material modern and ancient myths and fairy tales the crucial process of neutralizing the archetypal shadow / archetypal evil an aspect of all true addictions. It also explains how dreams may be used in the diagnosis and treatment of addiction. This book bridges the longstanding gap between the mental health and twelve-step recovering communities in ways that significantly encourage mutual understanding and benefit.