Attachment Style, Defense Style, and Resiliency in People with Substance Abuse
Abstract
Excessive use of drugs and alcohol is a worldwide phenomenon dating back thousands of years. Many different cultures have adopted a variety of uses for illicit substances, including increasing energy and arousal, and treating sleep problems, symptoms of depression, sexual dysfunction, and pain. With improvements in technology, drugs have stronger effects than they used to, and the marketing and accessibility of drugs has increased. Consequently, there has been a dramatic increase in the prevalence of substance abuse and dependence. Based on the diagnostic criteria outlined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual o f Mental Disorders, 4th edition, there were approximately 22.2 million Americans, or 8.9% o f the population aged 12 or older, classified with substance dependence or abuse. This staggering statistic is likely an underestimate as many substance abusers do not accurately report their usage, and many others minimize the presence and impact of their substance abuse.
Subject Area
Psychology
Recommended Citation
Thies, Jeremy, "Attachment Style, Defense Style, and Resiliency in People with Substance Abuse" (2015). ETD Collection for Pace University. AAI3663057.
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