Tag Archives: alcoholism

A Psychodynamic Understanding of Alcoholism: Part I

Marriage, Reference | February 20, 2012

The deleterious effects of alcoholism are devastating; it destroys lives, families, and marriages, wrecking havoc upon every facet of a person’s and their family’s life. Even worse, it can often lead to death. Heavy drinking is the third leading preventable … Continue reading →

What is Co-Dependency?

Reference | January 5, 2012

Although there is no diagnosis for Co-Dependency in the DSM-V (the diagnostic manual most often used by clinicians) it can be a useful concept in understanding how some individuals involved in relationships with alcoholic or abusive spouses are often suffering … Continue reading →