Substance Addiction vs. Process Addiction
By Tyrone Totten Tyrone is a counseling intern and graduate student working towards his Masters of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of San Diego. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Child and Adolescent Development from California State University, San Marcos, and served in the United States Navy as an Information Systems Technician. Tyrone is passionate about increasing accessibility of resources, and reducing the stigma and beliefs attached to mental health for people of color. Often when we think about addiction our minds turn to substance addiction. Substance addiction is a significant public health issue in the United States, affecting millions of individuals, families and communities. Emphasizing mental healthcare is a critical component in addressing substance addiction, as the connection between mental health and substance use disorders (SUDs) is well-documented. However, there is another form of addiction that lacks widespread recognition in the Unit...