When I train managers as coaches I always warn them to respect the power of coaching questions and to recognize the possibility that what starts as an innocuous, business related conversation, may lead to the unveiling of a deeper issue. Coaching managers would be advised to develop at least a little insight into the signs of abnormal psychology. Consider for example, alcoholism and drug addiction.To begin with, a few definitions:AddictionRepeated consumption of a substance on which the user has become physically or psychologically dependent.Physical DependenceA state in which the body has adjusted to the substance.ToleranceA process of adjustment where the body needs increasing doses to achieve the same effect.WithdrawalThe unpleasant side effects when use of a substance is discontinued.Psychological DependenceA compulsion to use a substance for its pleasant effect.Griffiths (1995) suggested that there are six elements within addictive behaviour:SalienceHow important the behaviour becomes.EuphoriaThe rush or high produced by the behaviour.ToleranceHow much is required to produce the desired effect?WithdrawalWhat happens when the addictive behaviour stops?ConflictThe conflict which can be felt internally or amongst an addict’s social groupRelapseThe propensity to resume the addictive behaviour.Let’s now consider some of the factors surrounding alcohol abuse:Who?Generally speaking anyone, Although it typically occurs during middle age, […]

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