Addiction and Substance Abuse

Alcohol, nicotine, and other substances can cause addictions that can not only lead to significant health problems, but also interfere with relationships, school, and work. It can be difficult for loved ones to understand why the habit may persist in the face of these consequences. Moreover, it is not uncommon for people to try many times to quit before finally stopping the habit. Thus, lapses should never be considered failures; rather, they are simply part of the process of quitting. Fortunately, people do not have to feel as though they are struggling alone in their pursuit of a substance-free life. There are treatments that a psychologist can provide to help a person in their journey towards smoking cessation and sobriety.