Addictions such as smoking can be tackled quickly and effectively. Others can sometimes take longer depending upon the root causes. There is almost certainly a psychobiological element involved in most addictions- for example, nicotine, alcohol and drug dependencies. These can be effectively, and safely, derated and neutralized. I do not necessarily believe in facilitating the instantaneous removal of most addictions. This can bring some discomfort and an element of distress. My preference is to identify causal mechanisms and to steadily and progressively degrade their power to compel. This, I believe, will bring lasting change. After all, it has taken some considerable time to establish these patterns of behavior- unlike phobias, which in most cases may originate from a single powerful pivotal event. Therefore for addictions, the strategies I favour are essentially: identification, progressive reduction and ultimate negation.

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