tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29038780.post7040559851158626647..comments2009-07-16T12:18:47.681-04:00Jason Schwartzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00235579770274235358noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29038780.post-33632285484996787312006-12-16T17:23:00.000-05:002006-12-16T17:23:00.000-05:00Martin Nicolaus made two observations about the Addiction Video by Nora Volkow that are worthy of comment. First, addicted individuals both want and do not want to use the drug. That is, addicts typically have an internal conflict about their addiction. What was not stated but should have been is the following: this internal conflict within the addict further adds to the cycle of dependency experienced by the addict. In short, the more guilt and shame the addict experiences, the more the addict will, in many instances, drink to drown out these negative emotions.<br /><br />And second, that it is important to use the addict’s own inner sober strivings as a system of positive reinforcement. That is, if the addict has expressed a desire to become sober, find out the addict’s reasons for these desires. Once these reasons are identified, use them and reinforce them.Pro Alcoholism Researchhttp://www.about-alcohol-rehab.comnoreply@blogger.com