Addiction

Rebellion encompasses various types of behavior, which of course, include criminality and/or addiction. Substance abusers are characteristically thought of as rebellious. What causes rebellion? A patriarchal society can cause rebellious behavior in women. Authority figures are often accused of creating rebellious behavior in both men and women. Rebellion can also be looked at as Otherwise: recovery can be viewed as a form of rebellion against addiction. Therefore, rebellion does not have to be negative. Rebellion can result in healing. Depth psychology is often thought of as rebellious--us and them, the familiar and the Other, right and wrong, etc. This form of rebellion is spiritual, and spirituality is an entity that needs to be developed. This form of rebellion invites change; in fact, it seeks it. Change is the only evidence of growth