Substance Use/Addiction

Substance use disorders and addictions do not discriminate—they affect people of all ages, races, spiritual backgrounds, and socioeconomic statuses. Substance use disorders and addictions are a disease, not a choice. Addiction goes beneath choice and decisions—it goes into genes, brain chemistry, and adapted coping skills. I understand that the grip of addiction can wreak havoc on lives, despite serious efforts to stop. I also understand the struggle of watching a loved one suffer from addiction. Therapy can address both substance use and addiction, as well as the needs of the friends and family of the affected person.