Can these EQ skills be learn

Some behavioral groups programs that are run by substance abuse counselors train intrapersonal and interpersonal skills.

Interpersonal skills taught include how to:

• start conversations
• give and receive compliments
• be aware of nonverbal communication
• talk aboult feelings
• listen better
• be assertive
• refuse substances
• handle criticisms
• develop close relationships
• improve social support networks

Intrapersonal skills taught include how to:

• manage thoughts aboult drugs
• be aware of anger and manage it well
• cope with mood swings and implulses
• sove problems
• schedule activities
• use relaxtion techniques

Two further areas that must not be forgotten are:

• delayed gratification
• implulse control

Many addicts tend To focus on the pleasurable and immediate effects of the drug, and ignore its destructive long term consequences .The desperate search for short-term relief to stressful situation can lead the addict to downplay the danger of drugs.