Addiction
The experiences of freedom and responsibility are very closely tied to addiction, but are so much more in the forefront of a human being’s struggle that addiction is quite secondary and symptomatic. It is not the major issue. Many clients are in addiction because it is the ultimate place to hide from freedom and responsibility. “That’s crazy,” you say! Yes and No. We all do a lot to run from freedom and responsibility.
When people go to treatment or engage in some sort of addictions counselling, they sometimes feel a pressure to not have any urges to use. Some people actually don’t have urges once they seek help but most do. The ability to discuss this has not always been open. I’ve watched many clients behave in ways and say certain things that show they are still ambivalent and think about either using or the culture of using.





