A 35-year-old member asked:
What are the major influences on substance abuse?
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Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 33 years experience
Effect of abuse: Psychological, physiological, social and economic.
5.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. James Eyermananswered
Psychiatry, Integrative Holistic Medicine 48 years experience
Lack of wholeness: Substances fill the void left by any number of influences: genetics, upbringing/environment, emotional pain, failed relationships/hopes. David miller md has demonstrated that spiritual counseling makes no difference in alcoholic recovery. However, spiritual experience changes a persons entire value system and motivation. "12 steps" right, spiritual awakening [wholeness] is the basis of recovery.
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Last updated Oct 4, 2016
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