ADDICTIONS

Many individuals struggle with addictions, but recognizing that an addiction is affecting your life or that of a loved one can be very difficult. Addressing an addiction may require the assistance of a skilled therapist. The therapists of Fayetteville Psychotherapy Associates have helped many inidividuals and their loved ones address addictions such as:

Alchoholism

Drug Abuse (Street drugs and prescription drugs)

Sex Addiction

Gambling

Pornography

Overspending/Overshopping

Overeating

Video Game Addiction

How do I know if I, or someone I love has an addiction?

Generally, if a person's behavior related to using a substance or participating in a specific activity interferes with their ability to love and/or work, or, jeapardizes the individual's emotional or physical health, they have reached the point of addiction.

Other indications of addiction:

You have felt you needed to cut down on a substance or activity

You have felt ashamed or guilty because of using a substance or participating in an activity

Friends or family have commented on your use of a substance or participation in an activity

You have been annoyed by criticism of using a substance or participating in an activity

I think my partner may have an addiction, but he doesn't think there is a problem and won't come to therapy. What can I do?

The individual suffering from an addiction is often the last one to recognize the problem and it is very common for the individual to be resistant to the idea of therapy. If your partner has not recognized or admitted that there is a problem yet, it is important that you take steps to find support for yourself. Individual therapy can be very helpful in this situation to provide you with guidance and information on dealing with this struggle in your relationship. There are also groups which can provide you with guidance and emotional support, such as:

Alanon

Codependents Anonymous

Adult Children of Alcoholics