by Steven Earll | Nov 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
How Emotions Play a Role in Addictive Behavior Repressed emotions are so powerful that an individual may become susceptible to addictions Many emotions arise from living in a family of addictions or other trauma. Due to the “survival rules” that are...
by Steven Earll | Nov 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
Five Criteria for Addiction Assessment Recognizing Signs of Trouble Addictions and compulsions are destructive behaviors that an individual acquires as a method of coping with the pressures of life. Some addictions have genetic components and are passed down through...
by Steven Earll | Nov 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
How Do People Become Addicts? (Part 4) Family abuse covers a myriad of behaviors that wound the souls of children or the spouse. Families of Emotional, Physical, and Sexual Abuse Family abuse covers a myriad of behaviors that wound the souls of children or the spouse....
by Steven Earll | Nov 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
How Do People Become Addicts? (Part 3) When parents fail to behave responsibly, children often take on adult roles to help the family survive. Unpredictable Families When Andy left for school in the morning his mother was visibly happy. He returned home to find his...
by Steven Earll | Nov 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
How Do People Become Addicts? (Part 2) Family loss is the most widespread area of trauma. Family loss Family loss is the most widespread area of trauma. Common areas of loss include separation and divorce, various parental addictions, losses caused by major medical...
