{"id":1349,"date":"2024-03-21T18:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-21T22:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aachips.co\/?p=1349"},"modified":"2024-03-21T18:30:00","modified_gmt":"2024-03-21T22:30:00","slug":"cross-addiction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aachips.co\/blog\/cross-addiction\/","title":{"rendered":"From One Vice to Another: Understanding Cross Addiction in Recovery"},"content":{"rendered":"

This post is the last of four in a series of live lectures this week given by Student Services at A-B Tech for ARC Wellness series 2024. Cross Addiction was delivered by Teresa Tahu. For the rest of the series, check out\u00a0Healing Relationships With Money: Navigating Financial Trauma Towards Recovery<\/a>,\u00a0Beyond Slowing Down \u2013 How Neurofeedback May Empower Trauma Recovery<\/a>, and\u00a0Harm Reduction in Western North Carolina: Building a Safer, Healthier Community<\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Have you ever heard the phrase “data is the plural of anecdote”? In addiction recovery circles, it often comes up when discussing cross addiction<\/strong>, a topic with surprisingly little published research. Therapists, however, see it frequently \u2013 one addiction swapped for another seemingly harmless one. This post, based on a recent lecture, dives into this concept and offers tips to break the cycle.<\/p>\n

Trading Up for Trouble? Not Quite.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Imagine someone recovering from alcohol dependence finds solace in excessive shopping. While it might seem like a positive change, it’s still a form of compulsive behavior. Cross addiction keeps the person stuck in a cycle of needing something to fill a void. It might not have the same physical impact, but it can still wreak havoc on finances, relationships, and overall well-being.<\/p>\n

Spotting the Swap: Signs of Cross Addiction<\/strong><\/p>\n

Unfortunately, we napped through part of the lecture, but here are some general signs to watch for:<\/p>\n