Addiction? It's All In Your Head

 James made a point at today's AA Big Book study that I want to follow up on. "It's a thinking disease, not a drinking disease," he said. "You can relapse and never take a drink if your mind goes back to those dark places."

I did a little following-up in some of my books I've collected. I came across this gem: "A life that includes wholesome living, uplifting relationships, commitment to values outside of oneself, and spiritual growth supports long-term health and sobriety. Reorienting life around values that are non-drug centered is an essential part of recovery." (Staying Sober, by Terence T. Gorski and Merlene Miller)