The classical and traditional view of addiction defines it as the fact or condition of being addicted to a particular substance, thing, or activity. Do you believe you have an addiction? Are you ready to stop?
Dr. Gene Devers of Philly Family Life Counseling in Northeast Philadelphia provides a solutions approach to addiction counseling. Addictive behaviors are the key to the problems! Does your use, abuse, or dependence on some substance, thing, activity, or even persons, result in problems with the way you live your life? What items or behaviors are creating these problems? Addictive behaviors can damage work, parenting, self-esteem, self-awareness, or relationships/marriages. By the way, there is no measuring stick that suggests a problem must reach an extreme level to qualify as a problem—all it takes is you or someone close to you recognizing it. A problem is a problem; an extreme problem is an EXTREME problem.
The roots of Addiction are currently viewed in 3 ways:
- An illness
- An inherited DNA flaw
- A learned behavior
While evidence exists to support each of the three perspectives, there is currently no evidence that identifies or rules out any of these perspectives. Thus, current evidence acknowledges the influence of all three views, with no clear winner. Perhaps family systems theory is the most inclusive in that all three perspectives are valued and present in a family perspective.
Philly Family Life Counseling can assist those suffering with addictions in the Northeast Philadelphia area. Addiction counseling is a pathway to success that assists with developing coping skills, identifying triggers, and benefitting from the use of supportive resources—all of which provides tools to break through to recovery. Addiction counseling is a way for you to begin a new journey by learning new daily skills and letting go of the substance, thing, or activity. Addiction counseling can help you wake up every day feeling good about yourself and the life you are leading, with nothing holding you back from doing the things you’ve always enjoyed.
The benefits of addiction counseling include helping you find new ways to view your life and shift your perspective to be more positive. Recovery allows you to open up about your feelings during hard times without any judgement from Dr. Gene Devers and associates. Addiction counseling can reconnect you with family members, friends, and support networks for difficult times.
Philly Family Life Counseling also provides group therapy for family members with loved ones in recovery treatment, offering a supportive and safe environment to discuss what it’s like to live with a beloved family member with addictive behaviors. Dr. Gene Devers and Associates can assist all family members in changing the way you think and live around that particular substance, thing, or activity that is creating havoc in your family life.
Request an appointment with Dr. Devers online or call to schedule one at 215-677-3810. If you’re a family member wanting to better understand addictive behaviors’ impact on the family, feel free to explore The Couples’ Recovery Process.
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