"Prochaska and DiClemente's stages-of-change model is currently a widespread conceptual framework for understanding the process of addiction recovery and has greatly influenced clinical practice, program development, and research in the field of addiction over the past decade.In his new book.DiClemente broadens the scope of the stages of change, applying the model to the actual process of becoming addicted.In using the stages to explain how addiction develops, DiClemente introduces the possibility of improving--and defining more succinctly--addiction prevention efforts.DiClemente has succeeded in writing a book that will 'assist professionals to help individuals move out of the path leading to addiction and to help those already addicted along the road to recovery,' his stated ultimate goal. Easy to read, based on sound clinical research, and critical of singular and simple explanations of addiction, this is a book in which DiClemente admirably expands on the promise of his earlier work."--Psychiatric Services "The logical, eloquent and accessible style used in the book allows the reader to meet the author. He engages us with the logic of his thinking, his interpretation of his own and others' research and his application of this to case studies, which are used throughout the book.

"--Addiction "The greatest advance and profit of the book are that it provides an integrating approach to the theory of addiction roots, as well as that of interventions.The work is destined to clinical practitioners, social workers, counselors, prevention specialists and policy-makers. It could also be used as a classroom textbook for undergraduate and graduate-level courses."--Studia Psychologica[NOTE TO PROMO WRITERS: this quote is not preferred - unknown journal] ".provides a comprehensive understanding of both the stages of change and processes of change which underpin his model of intentional behaviour change.provides the depth and detail which is well suited to the academic studying change theory.this text would be well placed in the library of advanced practitioners in the addictions field.this book provides the most comprehensive coverage of the TTM yet published.

The book also provides sufficient original information, particularly in relation to the application of the TTM to the development of addictions to warrant the inclusion of this text in the library of many academics, researchers and clinicians."--Drug and Alcohol Review ".a significant addition to the literature on addiction.This very useful book should be a staple of any addictions collection. A current and comprehensive bibliography adds to its value. Summing Up: Essential. Studentes, researchers, and practitioners."--Choice "I really enjoyed this book because it thoroughly explains the stages of addiction and recovery.

It is practical and I think that clients will benefit from it. TTM challenges clients with tasks and goals within each stage. Since addictive behaviors, specifically those related to drugs and alcohol, are a major public health problem, and new models of addiction/recovery are welcomed with open arms. This book is definitely a breath of fresh air in helping to deal with addicted individuals.3 Stars."--Doody's Electronic Journal  "The author offers a panoramic view of the continuum of addictive behavior change, including problematic behaviors such as substance abuse, tobacco, eating, gambling, and so on.[What distinguishes this book is how].the author applies [TTM] to the addiction process (the road to addiction).

This book could be of good assistance to clinicians by helping (through the understanding of the process in which their clients are involved) them with individuals who must free themselves of the path leading to addiction and to help those already addicted along the road to recovery. I also think that it can aid resear.