Integrates the time-tested wisdom and spiritual principles of the Twelve Steps with the efficacy of current counseling theories and practice including mindful-based interventions, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Written in a solution-oriented and strengths-based style, which helps people to expand their awareness of choices found in every situation and encourages them to develop skills to respond in intentional and healthier ways. Speaks to the reader in a contemporary manner while respecting the pain of addiction offering compassion, hope, and guidance setting the stage for addicts to want to work the steps and not just read about them. Promotes conscious awareness of one’s thoughts. Enhances the ability to replace self-defeating behaviors with healthy ways of relating to oneself, to others, and to the world. Addresses the disease of addiction and the process of recovery from the perspective of the Four Points of Balance Model. Addresses issues unique to families, trauma survivors, and young people.