No one intentionally chooses a path of self-destruction; an unhealthy behavior or addiction. These damaging tendencies usually develop over a period of time and are often the result of trying to cope with a physical and/or emotional trauma or multiple traumas: sexual abuse, depression, post-traumatic stress, job loss, debilitating injury, death of a loved one, to name a few. In this article, we will explore some of the reasons adults make the choices that they do as well as some of the struggles they must cope with during their recovery. Read more....