A Choice Theory Approach to Drug and Alcohol Abuse (Paperback)

Choice Theory takes a look at the abuser/addict's behavior and deals with the client's unhappiness as the cause of their use and reliance on a substance to deal with stress and unwanted emotions. Constant use ultimately leads to eventual dependence as a result of the body's adjustment to living with a drug that is continuously being introduced into the body and brain. Michael emphatically states: "A mental illness? NO A character disorder? Not a chance Substance abuse/dependence is no more than an individual's desire to satisfy an uncomfortable situation with a more comfortable state of mind, physically and mentally, and as a result, the body has become accustomed to it and has adjusted to it's prevalence in the body and brain." The Choice Theory approach deals with creating new or reconnecting relationships with the important people in one's life as well as learning new methods to deal with unhappiness instead of trying to satisfy it with short term pleasure from a drug.

General

Imprint:	Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	September 2009
First published:	September 2009
Editors:	Lynn K. Busby
Authors:	Michael Rice Lisac
Dimensions:	216 x 140 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	220
ISBN-13:	978-1-4495-0107-5
Categories:	Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Coping with personal problems > Coping with drug & alcohol abuse Promotions
LSN:	1-4495-0107-9
Barcode:	9781449501075

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