Welcome back.  This segment deals with issues I'm often asked about regarding addiction.  I worked in a substance abuse program for some years and continue that work as part of my private practice. So many people are affected by some form of addiction--whether themselves, a family member, or a friend.  I try to address the mindsets underlying both addiction and recovery, whether mandated treatment works, the nature of both denial and codependency, what are the core topics of psychotherapy when working with addiction issues, and more.   Your host is Andrew Nargolwala, MSW, LCSW (NJ and NY), MA, owner and Clinical Director of Advanced Psychotherapy & Healing Associates in Cresskill, NJ.  The artwork is by Fotini Hamidieli.