Stanton Peele is the author of 12 books, virtually all of which have the word “addiction” in the title. Starting with Love and Addiction, Stanton has pioneered the idea that addiction is not a disease, but rather a problem in living and an overwhelming, destructive attachment to an experience or involvement, whether drugs, alcohol, or something else. In his most recent books – 7 Tools to Beat Addiction and Addiction-Proof Your Child, he outlines commonsense treatments for addiction and identifies cultural experiences that encourage addiction. Stanton is ardently interested in the arts and the ways in which creativity interacts with addiction and mental health. His books are replete with case studies of authors and artists.