behavior disorder rehabilitation
centers. In severe cases, hospi-
talization is required — for ex-
ample, to supply intravenous
nutrition for an anorectic or to
gradually wean someone away
from his addiction to an illegal
drug in a clinical setting.
For some, non-traditional
treatments such as hypnosis,
biofeedback and acupuncture
can provide results. Most experts
insist, however, that to truly con-
quer a compulsion requires that
a person not only stop the be-
havior but also get to the psy-
chological root of the problem.
In many cases, addictions and
compulsions can be traced to the
use of that behavior as a tool to
relieve emotional or psychologi-
cal stress.
Comprehensive therapeutic
treatment, therefore, demands
that the therapy identify the
stresses — among which could
be abnormalities in the family or
interpersonal relationships, oth-
er family members with addic-
tions, sexual abuse problems,
inadequate self-image or any
number of other stresses such as
poverty, the threat of early re-
tirement or the onset of
menopause.
Some people respond best to
individual therapy; others pre-
fer the community feel of group
settings that can help addicts re-
alize that they are not alone in
their fears and behaviors. In oth-
er instances, entire family coun-
seling is required to correct
dysfunctional behaviors that
have led to the problem -- for ex-
ample, the case of a bulimic
whose father is an alcoholic, or a
teen anorectic whose parents are
overly controlling, to the point of
denying her even the right to ex-
press anger.
Extremely popular are 12-step
programs such as those offered
by Alcoholics Anonymous and
Overeaters Anonymous. Other
group programs and supportive
literature for a variety of addic-
tions can be found through local
health departments, hospitals,
community colleges and nation-
wide organization such as:
• American Lung Association
• American Cancer Society
• American Anorexia-Bulim-
ia Association
• National Association of
Anorexia Nervosa and Associat-
ed Disorders
• National Council on Alco-
holism and Drug Dependence
• U.S. Surgeon General's of-
fice
In addition to professional and
group support, experts suggest
that recovering addicts identify
a friend or family member to
serve as a break-the-habit bud-
dy.
It's also recommended for fam-
ily and friends to seek support in
coping with a loved one's addic-
tion. Groups can provide support,
as well as books. LJ
Seth Mindell, M.D. and David Rosman, M.D.
Dedicated to health maintenance
and disease prevention, Dr. Seth
Mindell and Dr. David Rosman
treat adults and teenagers over
the age of fourteen. They provide
comprehensive physical examina-
tions and medical care for minor
or major health problems, from
headaches to heart disease, colds
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to cancer, high blood pressure
and diabetes.
Both Dr. Mindell and Dr.
Rosman offer individual health
counseling and encourage their
patients to actively participate
in their own health maintenance.
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