Alcohol Addictions Linked to Suppressing a Human’s Inner Animal Instincts
Scientists and psychologists have tried to find the reason why some people are more susceptible to alcohol addictions than others. This mystery has remained unsolved for several centuries, but a resident psychologist at the Ravine Alcohol and Drug Rehab Center in Pasadena, California believes she may have found the source.
"I have spent several years devoted to the study and research of what makes certain people susceptible to alcohol addictions", said Julia Winslow. "I don't know if I came up with the exact answer, but I believe that I may have come close. I'm just not sure about going public with it because it is so extreme."
Dr. Julia Winslow believes that the source of alcohol addiction may come from people who suppress their inner animal instincts. Many scientists and researchers have discovered that humans are not that different from certain wild animals. The only thing that separates them is the ability to make decisions and have free will.
"I really believe that many people who suffer from alcohol addictions may be suffering from suppressing their inner animal", said Dr. Winslow. "This discovery came to me while engaging in a new type of therapy that we used at our drug and alcohol rehab center."
The new therapy that Dr. Winslow introduced is a therapy that concentrates on trying to encourage people to let their inner animal out. Patients meet three times a week to discuss their animal instincts. The sessions last an hour to two hours and patients are encouraged to not hold back during these therapy sessions.
"Anyone walking into this therapy session would think we were crazy", said Winslow. "Sometimes we have people barking like a dog, sometimes we have cats meowing. It's like a zoo, but I really think that it helps people who suffer from addictions."
Dr. Winslow has noticed that individuals who have undergone this elective form of therapy have had a lower chance of relapse. Drug and alcohol addictions often resurface several months after rehab. However, individuals who have gone through this animal therapy have not had any instances of relapses.
"I really think it all comes down to allowing people to let their inner animal go", said Dr. Winslow. "I think people who suffer from alcohol addictions are doing so because they live with the torment of having to suppress their inner animal. When it is released they are able to deal with that turmoil and live a happy and satisfied life."
