The Center for Relationship

Training and Recovery

 

Michael H. Borash, LPC, P.C. and Associates

 

Short Definition of Addiction: Addiction is a primary, chronic disease of brain reward, motivation, memory and related circuitry. Dysfunction in these circuits leads to characteristic biological, psychological, social and spiritual manifestations. This is reflected in an individual pathologically pursuing reward and/or relief by substance use and other behaviors.

 

Addiction is characterized by inability to consistently abstain, impairment in behavioral control, and craving, diminished recognition of significant problems with one’s behaviors and interpersonal relationships, and a dysfunctional emotional response. Like other chronic diseases, addiction often involves cycles of relapse and remission. Without treatment or engagement in recovery activities, addiction is progressive and can result in disability or premature death. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ADDICTION MEDICINE, 2011

 

 

Click the link below for information on our

Substance Abuse programs

 

 

Individual Substance Abuse Evaluations

 

Substance Abuse Self Evaluation Group (15 Week)

 

Intensive Small Group Experience

 

 

Contact:  Colleen Hayes on 703-492-8939

to book an appointment