Using a Strengths-Based Biopsychosocial Approach to Addressing Addictions and Personality Disorders

The behaviors of someone in active addiction are very similar to those of a person with a personality disorder. Both people developed these behaviors as a way to survive. Treatment involves understanding the function of the behaviors, identifying alternate ways to meet those needs and helping the client individualize interventions to make them the most effective.

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