Bob is a pioneer in the development of family-centered, outpatient chemical dependency treatment services. He is a founding board member of "The National Association for Children of Alcoholics" (N.A.C.o.A. Since the early 70s, his work has focused on the treatment of co-dependency and the adult child. His emphasis on the family system, its rules, and the dynamics of human development are trademarks of his work in the addictions and mental health fields. Marty S.