It compensates for low-self esteem. It lessens the pain of underlying emotional problems. It offsets the negative ways they think and feel about their world. It offers an escape from ongoing conflict or stress. Counseling helps people recognize how their thoughts, feelings and relationships are linked to their reliance on drugs or alcohol.
People learn how to respond more positively to everyday challenges.
They identify their own triggers for drug use. It s always this way. There's no better place to turn. You know that Dartmouth-Hitchcock is the place to go when you want the best possible care. Dartmouth's physicians and clinicians are recognized for their specialization and expertise.