Solving the problem of addiction means that steps are taken to reduce the consequences of particular behaviors, and that at the same time, actions are taken to enhance (or optimize) life and bring about permanent change where addiction really is no longer an issue. Within this framework of intervention, there are many avenues of change, as well as different endpoints of the change process. For some, abstinence from particular behaviors like injecting heroin or smoking crack cocaine are necessary and appropriate endpoints, but for others, social drinking, or developing healthy relationships with sex and food may be just as appropriate. Either way, if you are to succeed in solving the problem of addiction, it is necessary to identify and address all of the various issues that interact with addictive behavior and perpetuate life problems: depression, anxiety, homelessness, domestic violence, debt, physical health problems, legal issues, unemployment, etc…
To get started, first read about the need for thinking about intervention “long-term”. Then explore how we go about identifying all the addictive behaviors and co-occurring issues in “evaluation and assessment.” Next, the intervention process is broken down into five factors. These factors are not necessarily sequential, and represent buckets of work that very often require attention throughout life. For example, learning to optimize life is a moving target, because what fulfills us in our 30′s many not be what we want or need in our 60′s [usually it's not]. Likewise, addictions and a number of core issues may require management to varying degrees throughout life, often rearing their ugly head during times of significant stress. Understanding these factors will take you a long ways to successful long-term outcomes.
The Solution to Addiction
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