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Addictive Thinking: Understanding Self-Deception Twerski, Abraham J.
Publisher: Hazelden Publishing

In this book, he addresses how the codependent brain and the addictive brain work in a very similar manner. Talks about how self deceptive thought can undermine self-esteem and threaten the sobriety of a recovering individual. Addictive Thinking: Understanding Self-Deception. I don't know how Addictive thinking, however, is inherently self deceptive, yet offers a superficial logic that can be misleading to the addict as well as to the addict's family. And just as often the real reason for my blind acceptance of certain facts and conclusions was to push my confirmation bias endorphin triggers again and again, as all severely addicted drug addicts are compelled to do. Another great book to read is "Addictive Thinking: Understanding Self Deception" by Abraham Twerski. At first, most patients are very motivated to change their ways, and Suboxone makes this easier to do because the sense of relief from active addiction is fresh on one's mind. In order to prepare myself for my new job as an addictions counselor, I read through the book Addictive Thinking: Understanding Self Deception by Abraham Twerski. For more Most addicts I've known have failed in their attempts at sobriety in my estimation because of self deception. A good book for understanding the addictive mind is “Addictive Thinking: Understanding Self-Deception” by Abraham J. Abnormal thinking in addiction was originally recognized by members of Alcoholics Anonymous, who coined the term “stinking thinking.” Addictive thinking often appears rational, but only on a superficial level. Dahlonega substance abuse counselor, Doug Klesius, identifies distorted thinking patterns among addicts. And boy oh boy do The soothing self deception that we are stoic free thinking individuals, our psychological Achilles Heel if you will, is repeatedly and successfully leveraged against us by those who wish to manipulate and control. It's also hard for the addict to understand. As time goes on, This includes understanding triggers, thinking errors and patterns, learning to manage relationships, emotions, compulsive thoughts and thinking. Understanding the Disease of Addiction: Addictive Thinking: Understanding Self Deception, by Abraham J.