The author, David R Carroll, CADCA, retired was a certified substance abuse counselor in California.  He had served as a treatment program Director and Counselor, using curriculum he himself developed for treatment, approved by both the California Department of Corrections, Substance Abuse Services Coordinating Agency, and the California Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs.  Counselor Carroll has also worked going into California prisons recruiting inmates for Aftercare treatment programs.  Counselor Carroll is a VietVet  and a recovering addict of 16 years.  He is also the WebMaster of the Internet Site, Addiction: Why Me? @ www.MyDaveCarroll.com or www.addictionwhyme.com or www.addictionwhyme.info !