“Armed with compassion, we recognize that addiction was the answer—
the best answer we could find at one time in our lives—
to the problem of isolation from our true selves and from the rest of creation.”
– Gabor Maté

Sometimes the strategies that people use to cope with stress have become unhealthy. Maybe you are:

• drinking too much alcohol, smoking too much pot, abusing other drugs
• spending too much time on-line or playing video games
• pursuing multiple sexual partners without regard for emotional health
• running up credit card debt to shop for new things that you can’t afford
• engaging in other potentially risky behavior

Counseling can help you get to the root of what drives these behaviors and find better, more effective means to take care of yourself.