Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Addiction: The Easy Self - Help Guide - Simple Steps to Conquering Addictions to Porn - Eating Disorders - Substance

Book excerpt: Introduction Addiction is one of the most prevalent forms of disease in the current generation. It is a persistent kind of disease shown by wanting to use drugs; it is difficult to manage and control even though it has adverse and harmful results. Most people use drugs voluntary for healing purposes but consistent substance use leads to brain damage or a change in the proper functionality of the brain. This is due to the fact that the person has no self- control to the drug and is also unable to resist the drug. We have various forms of addiction today such as: - Addiction to porn - Addiction to drugs and alcohol - Addiction to online gambling - Addiction to food This book discusses the different forms of addiction and their symptoms, and factors that lead to addiction. Most of addicts try alternate ways to stop this adverse behavior but find it difficult stopping long-term. The book discusses how addicts of various types can be assisted through Dialectical Behavior Therapy. This is a kind of treatment that the addict undergoes to help them manage impulsive feelings and learn to accommodate stress and develop desired interpersonal skills. Dialectical Behavior Therapy uses modules in overcoming various addictions and it can be implemented to address substance abuse.