Book Title: Addiction: A New Approach to Recovery
Publisher: CheckPoint Press
Year Published: 2017
Pacifica Program: Depth Psychology
Graduation Year: 2004

Addiction: A New Approach to Recovery 

A new approach to recovery using the ancient art of alchemy; therefore, it’s an alchemical approach to recovery.

About John Smethers

As an addict for 30 years, John Smethers was released from the California Department of Corrections. At age 45, he started a clean and sober life that allowed him to pursue an education, culminating with a Ph.D. from Pacifica Graduate Institute. His work is informed and enriched by his journey from addict to academic.