Dr. Twerski's Sober Thought - June

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June 11

A Let Down or the Next Step?

A six-month alumnus of treatment complained that, although he was not drinking and things were better, he was experiencing a letdown. Habits must change and patterns of behavior that involve chemical use must be replaced with behavior conducive to abstinence. Only after the new life-style is stabilized can character building begin. This is as great a challenge as rebuilding a burned house. Flames must first be extinguished, charred material removed, and only then can we rebuild. The letdown this man was experiencing is similar to the challenge of building a new structure after the ruins of the old have been cleared.