Considers the use of Erickson-inspired therapeutic techniques in the treatment of chemical dependency. It also provides an overview of Erickson-Inspired Approaches To Treatment, Including Motivation, utilization, confusion, trance, the indirect approach and ordeals.Considers the use of Erickson-inspired therapeutic techniques in the treatment of chemical dependency.Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Chemical Dependency and Erickson-Inspired Approaches; Chapter 3 The Dynamics of Surrender; Chapter 4 The Group as Patient; Chapter 5 Influencing Family Process; Chapter 6 Some Final Reflections; Chapter 7 In Closing &;John D. Lovern, Ph.D., is in private practice in Orange, California and specializes in the treatment of chemical dependency, eating disorders, and dissociative disorders.USCopyright ? 1991 John D. Lovern