Berger, Allen, 1952-

12 stupid things that mess up recovery : avoiding relapse through self-awareness and right action / Twelve stupid things that mess up recovery Allen Berger. - Center City, Minn. : Hazelden, 2008. - 119 p.

Includes bibliographical references.

Believing addiction to one substance is the only problem -- Believing sobriety will fix everything -- Pursuing recovery with less energy than pursuing addiction -- Being selectively honest -- Feeling special and unique -- Not making amends -- Using the program to try to become perfect -- Confusing self-concern with selfishness -- Playing futile self-improvement games -- Not getting help for relationship troubles -- Believing that life should be easy -- Using the program to handle everything.

9781592854868 (softcover) 1592854869

2007051075


Addicts--Rehabilitation.
Self-help techniques.
Substance abuse--Treatment.

HV4998 / .B47 2008

616.86/03