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Abstract

Aiding in the reconstruction of a healthy identity and a functional personality implies developing strategies that contribute to the resolution of events and situations that gave rise and maintain the addictive behavior. Regardless of the theories used to explain this type of conduct, professional interventions and treatments designed as part of the helping process could benefit by incorporating themes such as loss and trauma management, as well as the grieving process. This might enable the client in reconstructing his or her identity favoring a more hopeful future