Why People Stay Stuck in Addiction

Helping a loved one begins by understanding the barriers to wellness.
Why People Stay Stuck in Addiction
Shame is one of the primary barriers preventing recovery. Bricolage/Shutterstock
Gregory Jantz
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My friend Tom called recently to share the news that his 36-year-old son, Adam, had died of vital organ failure due to a decade-long battle with alcoholism.

“I can’t count the times I told Adam to just stop drinking,” Tom said through tears. “I pleaded with him often, ‘Find the strength to overcome or it’s going to catch up with you in the worst way.'”

Gregory Jantz
Gregory Jantz
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Gregory Jantz, Ph.D., is the founder and director of the mental health clinic The Center: A Place of Hope in Edmonds, Wash. He is the author of "Healing Depression for Life," "The Anxiety Reset," and many other books. Find Jantz at APlaceOfHope.com.
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