Addictive Thinking

Understanding Self-Deception

by: Abraham J Twerski

in: Emotional Healing

Summary:

The book explores the thought patterns and psychological mechanisms that underlie addiction, illustrating how individuals deceive themselves to justify their addictive behaviors. It provides insights into recognizing and changing these destructive thought processes to aid in recovery and prevent relapse.

Key points:

1. Addictive Thinking: The book's main idea. It's a skewed thought process that justifies continued substance abuse despite negative effects, marked by denial, rationalization, and self-deception.

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