A Disease, Not a Moral Failing: Why the Mindset of Addiction Matters
When you come down with a cold or flu, you don’t think you’re a bad person, right? If you break your leg, do you look at the sky and curse…
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During my twenty-five year career in substance abuse treatment, I’ve frequently heard family members (and clients) insist that "Alcohol isn't his/her/my problem - drugs are!" and "Alcoholism isn't his/her/my problem - addiction is!" as if the same principles of recovery from chemical dependency don't apply to any dysfunctional situation where alcohol either isn't present or isn't present enough to be identified as the primary drug-of-choice.
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When you come down with a cold or flu, you don’t think you’re a bad person, right? If you break your leg, do you look at the sky and curse…
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As many as 50% of American adults experience insomnia symptoms, and up to 15% live with chronic insomnia disorder. Although there are several treatment options, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, doctors often prescribe medications…
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