Avoiding Pain Through Addiction

Avoiding Pain Through Addiction

Avoiding Pain Through AddictionShan Howard MSW, LISW
Published on: 22/05/2025

"I’m just not ready to deal with all that mess right now." How often do we tell ourselves this when confronted by uncomfortable feelings? For many, especially those who have struggled with substance use, this phrase is a familiar refuge—a way to postpone the painful work of facing our emotions....

Mental Health