12 stupid things that mess up recovery : avoiding relapse through self-awareness and right action - Berger, Allen, 1952- (Center City, Minn. : Hazelden, 2008)
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.
Includes bibliographical references.
Keywords: Addicts -- Rehabilitation; Self-help techniques; Substance abuse -- Treatment