Suzanne works with a client to help him discover his sense of “normalcy.”
Tag: Addiction
Jan 19 2013
What is the difference between substance abuse and addiction of substances?
Vol. 184, Jan. 19, 2013 I had a young client come in to see me a few years ago, who had a bit of a weed smoking habit. He enjoyed the peace and calm that it brought into his life. The only problem was that his “parents would kill him” in his words, if they …
Jan 12 2013
Have an issue with alcohol? How do you know if you are an abuser of alcohol or a full blown alcoholic?
Vol. 183, Jan. 12, 2013 Alcohol abuse and alcoholism occur rather subtly in most circumstances. What began as a way to have a bit of fun letting loose becomes a dangerous situation with the lack of impulse control involved allowing for fatal car accidents, promiscuous sexual affairs, black outs and in some cases even death …
Dec 29 2012
Is Quitting Smoking Weed ((Marijuana) the Same As Quitting Smoking Tobacco (Cigarettes, etc.)?
Vol. 181, December 29, 2012 Smokers truly believe that they are “addicted” to nicotine. However, the truth of the matter is that they are more involved in a habit of “trigger-response” with triggers leading to the use of cigarettes. The trigger can be anything from drinking alcohol to being bored to the people with whom …
Jun 29 2012
Sexual Addiction: Is it Getting You Down?
Many complicating issues can cause sexual addiction in an individual. Here, Suzanne works witha client whose family history was rife with addictions. After some forgiveness work, he was able to channel his energies elsewhere.
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