This book presents a culture change in addictions treatment that places wellness at the forefront of relapse, addiction, and recovery. The authors introduce a wellness-based conceptualization of addiction and recovery including the wellness model that grounds Wellness-Based Addictions Counseling (WBAC) and the techniques of this approach.

Philip B. Clarke, PhD, LCMHC, is an associate teaching professor in the Department of Counseling at Wake Forest University.

Todd F. Lewis, PhD, LPC, NCC, is a professor in the Department of Counselor Education at North Dakota State University.