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What’s wrong with Substituting an Addiction?
Often times a recovering addict may feel that their new behaviors are ok; what they are doing is just helping them to alleviate some stress. They may feel that they have everything under control, and that it is a once in a while thing. The real problem is the recovering addict’s behavior. While they may be free from their last addiction, they are still engaged in addictive activity and compulsive behavior.
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http://www.thecabinchiangmai.com/sit...lthy-behavior/
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Early Recovery:
The primary lesson to be learned in early recovery is deceivingly simple and that is abstinence from all mood altering drugs, including alcohol. It is only through removing the substance from the body, in giving the brain a chance to heal, does one have a chance of regaining normalcy in their life. In early recovery, one must gain a knowledge of addiction, begin to form a social support network, and work on a relapse prevention plan. All these activities are directed toward the goal of gaining the skills necessary to maintain abstinence over drugs and alcohol. Although each person is different, and there is no hard time line the early stage of recovery can last up to two years.
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http://bostoncru.org/alcohol-and-dru...ecovery-2.html
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Denial in Recovery/Defense mechanisms: Even during recovery, denial can occur. An example is the addict who says "I know I have to quit drinking, but I never had a problem with weed, so I can use a little of that."
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http://www.egetgoing.com/drug_addiction/denial.asp
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Do not let your fire go out, spark by irreplaceable spark, in the hopeless swamps of the approximate, the not-quite, the not-yet, the not-at-all. Do not let the hero in your soul perish, in lonely frustration for the life you deserved, but have never been able to reach. Check your road and the nature of your battle.
The world you desired can be won. It exists, it is real, it is possible, it is yours..~Ayn Rand
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