Inner Rage Theory

Some people believe that addictions come from the inability of addicts to self-soothe the inner rage that they experienced as a child. Self-harming behavior, such as addiction, is an example of expressing inner rage.

Respond to the following:

• What is your position on this theory?
• What is inner rage, and how can it be expressed? Provide at least 2 examples.
• Define self-soothing, and provide 2 examples.

In your response, be sure to include the following:

• Explain your position, and support it with at least 2 scholarly sources.
• Include both citations and references