The Temporal Dimension of Addiction

Abstract

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The worlding of addiction.

“…Coupled with the retreat from the world, the addict also chooses very little contact with others. Although a more detailed account of intersubjective relating is required (Kemp, 2009b), it is important to note how interpersonally alienated the severe addict becomes. There is also a sense in which the addict is enacting modern individualism.…”

“…It should, however, be noted that a complete phenomenological description of addiction would involve analyses of other dimensions of existence, such as the lived-body, lived-time, and relating to others. I have attempted to explore these dimensions elsewhere (Kemp, 2009a(Kemp, , 2009b(Kemp, , 2009c and, therefore, restrict the discussion here to the life-world of addiction, even if this is not entirely possible. The definition of world as used here also implies Heidegger's notion of being-in-the-world.…”

“It’s A Deficiency Disorder”. Clients Understanding of Substance and Behavioral Addictions and Treatment Needs: An Interview Study

“…Moreover, new relations seem to motivate recovery [42] and attachment to the clinician is important for successful treatment [43]. It has also been proposed that clients need to reflect on their relations since such reflection interfere with tendencies to become preoccupied by oneself and one's present desire [44]. The present study contributes insight into the importance of the relation between client and clinician.…”

Smoking addiction in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

“…29 Paradoxically, in the craving for nicotine, the reorganization of temporal dimensions is characterized by an impulsive ''act now'' to achieve immediate satisfaction of one's needs. 11,31 The impulsive urge to smoke may override any reflection on the future that looks beyond the immediate ''wished for'' and craved effects of smoking.…”