The war of the gods in addiction

Subtitle:
C.G. Jung, Alcoholics Anonymous, and archetypal evil

Author:
Schoen, David E.

Place of Publication:
New Orleans, Louisiana

Publisher:
Spring Journal Books


ISBN / SBN / ISSN:
9781882670574

Media Type:
Print (Non-Serial)

Media Sub-type:
Book

LoC Call Number:
RC 565 .S34 2009

Accession Number:
112078

Keyword Subject Headings:
Addiction--Psychological aspects
Substance use disorder--Psychological aspects
Alcoholism--Psychological aspects
Alcoholics Anonymous and C.G. Jung
Shadow (Jungian psychology)
Archetype (Jungian psychology)
Evil and addiction--Psychospiritual aspects

User Notes:
Paperbound: x + 162 pp., including bibliographic references in endnotes and an index. Contents: Preface Introduction Chapter 1: Setting the stage: The Bill W. ­­– Carl Jung letters Chapter 2: The psychodynamics of addiction: Development of a typical addiction Chapter 3: An exploration of archetypal shadow / archetypal evil as an essential ingredient of addiction Chapter 4: The healing process of recovery through the twelve steps of A.A. Chapter 5: "Using dreams" of recovering alcoholic and addicted individuals Conclusion Notes Index