E. J. Khantzian, MD

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The Theory of Self-Medication and Addiction

February 21st 2017

To understand and to feel understood is a powerful antidote to relieve human psychological suffering. Therein lies the heart of the self-medication hypothesis of addiction.

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E. J. Khantzian, MD

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The Theory of Self-Medication and Addiction

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