Why Do People Become Addicted?

by Joseph R. Sanok, MA, LLP, LPC, NCCFamily Stuff, Joe's Blog, Recovery and Addictions, UncategorizedPosted on No Comments

By: Steve Greenman, MA, LPC, NCC   “Every habit he’s ever had is still there in his body, lying dormant like flowers in the desert. Given the right conditions, all his old addictions would burst into full and luxuriant bloom.” Margaret Atwood When discussing an addiction or dependency, most standard beliefs center around the continued …

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On Setting Boundaries

by Joseph R. Sanok, MA, LLP, LPC, NCCA better life, Couples and Relationships, Joe's Blog, Recovery and AddictionsPosted on No Comments

By: Steve Greenman, MA, LPC, NCC “No” is a complete sentence.” Anne Lamott When I was working at an in-patient recovery center as a therapist, we would discuss boundaries in group. Many of the men in my group were between the ages of 18-30 and had issues relative to their addictive behaviors such as dual …

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