The Addictive Personality

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Maryann Amodeo

Maryann Amodeo, Ph.D., MSW, LICSW, is Professor and Chair, Clinical Practice Department and Co-Director, Center for Addictions Research and Services, Boston University School of Social Work. She has over 20 years of professional experience in the AOD treatment field as a clinician, educator, and researcher. Her research focuses on the use of evidence-based practices in addiction treatment, addiction training for social workers, the effects of parental alcoholism on children, and cross-cultural practice. For 15 years, she directed an interdisciplinary Postgraduate Certificate Program in Alcoholism and Drug Abuse from which 300 masters and doctoral-level professionals graduated. She's written and lectured extensively on Motivational Interviewing, Stages of Readiness for Change, barriers to clinician effectiveness with addicted clients, stages of recovery, and helping clients use 12-Step Programs.