7. Addictions

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Facing The Old Drinking Buddies: The Last Hurdle (June 1996)

Jake is an alcoholic. He finally admitted his problem and went for treatment. Now the time is approaching when he will be going back to his home in a small rural community. The treatment staff has encouraged Jake to drop his drinking crowd and t

Help For Compulsive Buyers (January 1995)

One hidden problem in our society is how people impulsively buy things to feel better about themselves. Overspending is a form of self-medication to address inner feelings of low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, or a sense of inner emptiness. I

An Intervention Of Love (June 2000)

This article takes some of the mystery of how to do an intervention with someone who has a substance abuse problem. When an intervention is done well, it is an act of love and doesn't leae hard feelings or bitterness no matter what the outcome may be. The guidelines are specific and will be encouraging to family and friends on how to intervene with a dhemically dependency problem.

Eating Disorder Dangerous, Difficult to Treat (July 2000)

This column is based on the an interview with psychologist Stephen Wonderlich. He describes the genesis, diagnosis and treatment issues with bulimia, anorexia nervosa and ginge eating disorders.

Getting A Fix For Masculinity At The Town Bar (June 2004)

This article describes the dynamics of some of the regular drinkers at the town bar. The term "drinking buddies" describes the social friendships at the town bar that serve as a cover for the serious and problemmatic drinking that is going on. Many of these heavy drinkers are propping each other's egos up when they are not feeling good about themselves.

Profile Of A Gambling Addict (July 2004)

This article describes a typical gambling addict by using a fictitious composite personality J.T. J.T.'s story begins as a young adult with a bign win and evolves into a lifetime obsession. Lady luck deserts him completely while he desperately chases losses in order to pay back money he embezzled.

The New Year: Time To Look In the Mirror (January 2006)

This article contains thoughts and quotes on assessing our lives and making necessary changes.

Do You Have A Problem With Impulsive Spending? (November 2006)

This article describes the dynamics of impulsive spending and suggestions on what to do if you have this problem.

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	Val Farmer 35 Years of Counseling General Topics VIII. Meeting Life's Challenges 7. Addictions Login Articles Facing The Old Drinking Buddies: The Last Hurdle (June 1996) Jake is an alcoholic. He finally admitted his problem and went for treatment. Now the time is approaching when he will be going back to his home in a small rural community. The treatment staff has encouraged Jake to drop his drinking crowd and t Help For Compulsive Buyers (January 1995) One hidden problem in our society is how people impulsively buy things to feel better about themselves. Overspending is a form of self-medication to address inner feelings of low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, or a sense of inner emptiness. I An Intervention Of Love (June 2000) This article takes some of the mystery of how to do an intervention with someone who has a substance abuse problem. When an intervention is done well, it is an act of love and doesn't leae hard feelings or bitterness no matter what the outcome may be. The guidelines are specific and will be encouraging to family and friends on how to intervene with a dhemically dependency problem. Eating Disorder Dangerous, Difficult to Treat (July 2000) This column is based on the an interview with psychologist Stephen Wonderlich. He describes the genesis, diagnosis and treatment issues with bulimia, anorexia nervosa and ginge eating disorders. Getting A Fix For Masculinity At The Town Bar (June 2004) This article describes the dynamics of some of the regular drinkers at the town bar. The term "drinking buddies" describes the social friendships at the town bar that serve as a cover for the serious and problemmatic drinking that is going on. Many of these heavy drinkers are propping each other's egos up when they are not feeling good about themselves. Profile Of A Gambling Addict (July 2004) This article describes a typical gambling addict by using a fictitious composite personality J.T. J.T.'s story begins as a young adult with a bign win and evolves into a lifetime obsession. Lady luck deserts him completely while he desperately chases losses in order to pay back money he embezzled. The New Year: Time To Look In the Mirror (January 2006) This article contains thoughts and quotes on assessing our lives and making necessary changes. Do You Have A Problem With Impulsive Spending? (November 2006) This article describes the dynamics of impulsive spending and suggestions on what to do if you have this problem. Next Page