Understanding Addiction as Self Medication
| ID |
22AE23 |
|---|---|
| Author |
Edward J. Khantzian; Mark J. Albanese |
| Code (ISBN-13) |
9780742561373 |
| Published by |
Rowman & Littlefield Pub Incorporated |
| Date of publication |
2008-01-01 |
| Type |
Book |
| Language |
English |
| Category |
A.02 Substance-Related Addictions |
| Description |
The authors offer case-study materials and empirical evidence in support of their theory that addicts abuse substances in an attempt to escape from psychic pain, early life traumas, persistent feelings of guilt or anger, and/or diminished self-worth. |
| Status |
disponible |
