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By defining addiction, one sees the psychological effects, as well as the physical effects drugs and alcohol can portray in a individual’s life. Addiction is a physical and psychological dependence on a substance or behavior. It begins by using something to feel good. The addiction seems to "help" the person to avoid painful feelings. Over time, the person feels less pleasure, and more addicted. Eventually, the addiction leads to a feeling of "I don't care, as long as I can...", even when the effects are devastating to the addicted person or others. (Arnot Ogden Medical Center, 1998)
So, the next step is to come up with some sort of technique in order to help someone climb out of ruts of addiction. In order to leave behind the addictive behavior, as well as the consequences of the addictive behavior, a person must in a way, chang
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Another trap identified with motivational interviewing is the labeling trap. Making a change does not guarantee that the change will be maintained (Miller & Rollnick, 1991).
In order to prevent this from happening, a counselor might have their client fill out a sort of self-survey.
Because there are so many different ways for a therapist to get “caught” up with clients. Because the references used in this paper differ in the importance of each principle, they will be generally listed.
There are said to be five general principles behind motivational thinking. In the early days it was acceptable to abuse alcoholics and drug addicts.
A person must want to change, they must want to make the change.
The fourth key principle in motivational interviewing is roll with resistance. This particular trap is defined as a situation whereas the client denies they have a problem and has an argument for everything the counselor may suggest. At this stage, the client should do most of the talking.
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