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Clearly, psychologists with interests in community based support networks for substance abusers have ample research topics worthy of exploration, and this research may have public policy implications. We also designed a study to assess the types of contributions that...

Understanding the Abstinence Violation Effect

The abstinence violation effect tries to blur that line and convince you they’re one and the same. For example, I am a failure (labeling) and will never be successful with abstaining from drinking, eating healthier, or exercising (jumping to conclusions). Taylor...

Narcissism and Alcoholism: Understanding the Link

Many individuals with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) turn to alcohol as a coping mechanism, complicating their path to sobriety. Understanding alcoholic narcissism involves recognizing the combination of narcissistic traits and alcohol addiction, and being...