Assuming that what we are aiming for is not a world free of addicted rats, but rather a world free of addicted people, I have been wondering for quite a few years how we could translate these findings into real life.
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The amount of alcohol or drugs an individual uses is not a part of the clinical definition of addiction. I don't think it should be a necessary part of the solution either.
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Religion and spirituality are topics that are difficult to avoid within the helping professions. Hard as I try, these concepts keep coming up in conversations with clients and are present in the undertone of many of the prevailing approaches to addiction help.
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The holidays are a stressful time for everyone. Between gift-giving, travel, and keeping up with all parts of the ever-complicated modern family unit, nearly anyone can find themselves driven towards the nearest coping mechanism, whatever that may be. However, for those in recovery, or those still struggling with an active addiction, the holidays can be a particularly troubling season that can invite a destructive relapse.
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