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- Ethical Issues faced by Addiction Counselors - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from John DerryCodes of ethics and standards of practice are set forth by professional associations such as the American Counseling Association (ACA) and the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC). Such codes define principles of ethical behavior required by the profession. ...
Views: 10393(3 votes) - The Role of Group Therapy in Primary Addiction Rehabilitation - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from John DerryGroup therapy is complementary to, but distinct from participation in Twelve Step groups. Through the group process, growth is facilitated, isolation is reduced, and the concept of sobriety as an interpersonal experience is fostered. Indeed, group therapy is frequently considered the treatment ...
Views: 2182(2 votes) - Existential Dimensions of Alcoholics Anonymous - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from John DerryRecognizing an existential vacuum, the drug abuser experiences unhappiness and, as a maladaptive response, turns to drugs or alcohol for relief of emotional pain. In the tradition of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), it is through the recounting of life stories that the addict learns how to interpret ...
Views: 2932(2 votes) - Relationship Between Spiritual and Existential Dimensions in Addiction - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from John DerryAddiction has been referred to as a disease of mind, body and spirit. The role and affect of mind and body are relatively self evident, whereas the spiritual dimension seems more difficult to conceptualize. Yet, if it is believed that alcoholism or other addiction does indeed affect all aspects ...
Views: 2416(2 votes) - Is Addiction a Family Disease? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from John DerryThere is a growing body of research focused on the dynamics of addiction within the context of family relationships. Drinking parents have profound and lasting effects on their children's physical, social, and psychological development. Children of alcoholic parents are twice as likely as those ...
Views: 2206(2 votes) - What Causes Addiction? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from John DerryAlcoholism and other forms of addiction were once considered to be a problem of morality or weak will. Unfortunately, much of society still holds these archaic views despite increasingly overwhelming evidence that addiction is a complex, multifactorial disease including biological, psychological ...
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