Can Addiction Be Treated Effectively by Addressing the Symptomatic Behavior

question 4

Essay

Can addiction be treated effectively by addressing the symptomatic behavior alone?
Are there underlying conditions which predispose addiction that must be addressed? Is there evidence that factors such as sexuality (Freud) or spirituality (Jung) must be addressed to overcome addiction?

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