• A Disease of Loneliness: Addiction Through an Attachment Theory Lens

    This presentation examines why some individuals who use alcohol or other substances develop severe substance use disorders, emphasizing attachment insecurity as one potential pathway within a broader biopsychosocial framework. It reviews psychological, relational, and neurobiological evidence linking attachment and addiction, then considers implications for culturally responsive assessment, treatment planning, therapeutic engagement, and recovery. After attending … Continued

    Presented By

    Title Senior Director of the Center for Research and Innovation
    Organization Newport Healthcare