Addiction, Behavioral Change and Social Identity

Buckingham and Best have assembled a scholarly volume that fills a real gap: the argument that social identity and community membership — not willpower alone — drive sustained recovery from addiction is both well-supported and underrepresented in the broader literature. The multi-chapter format allows diverse expert perspectives across alcohol addiction, obesity, crime, and online recovery communities. Published by Routledge and indexed in academic databases, it's positioned correctly for its audience: graduate students, health psychology researchers, social workers, and policy makers. The honest caveat is that this is a research volume, not a practical recovery guide. It is not accessible to general readers and is not appropriate as self-help for individuals in active recovery without clinical support. Routledge academic pricing further limits accessibility. Within its intended academic and clinical context, it's a credible and useful contribution to the field.