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Addictive Thinking: Understanding the Addictive Process and Compulsive Behavior
Addictive thought is inherently self-deceptive, yet offers a superficial logic that can be misleading to the addict as well as to the addict's family members....moreAbnormal thinking in addiction was originally recognized by members of Alcoholics Anonymous, who coined the term "stinking thinking." Addictive thinking often appears rational, but only on a superficial leve
Paperback, Second Edition, 152 pages
Published
April 30th 1997
by Hazelden
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I read this book along with The Addictive Personality once already, and am on a second read now. I love this book! The edition I own is actually a 2 books in 1 edition from Hazelden, and I think The Addictive Personality part is even better than this one, although this book is pretty good too. Now, this book helped me understand some of my past friendships (and relationships) and its failures. I saw some of my friends (past and present) in these pages, as well as myself and family members. I'd l...more
Concise and a very straightforward dive into addicted thinking. As an recovering alcoholic, I started this with a bit of a jaded view...what can he tell me I don't already know? Answer: quite a bit. I read this book twice in two days and when I finished had a burst of insight into myself. I will now include this book as a 'must read' to anyone I know who is suffering, directly or indirectly, with substance abuse.
Some great insight into the workings of the addict brain. Some good, specific places to focus such as the addicts interpretation of time, the use of multiple reasons for a single belief pointed towards rationalizing and so on. Good stuff to use as a check point for the addicts mental health.
Amazingly clear, insightful and empathetic look at addiction. Written for for families of addicts or those in the midst of addiction.
Twerski does not claim to have all the answers but provides insight and understanding as well as suggestions and strategies.
Short and easy read.
Twerski does not claim to have all the answers but provides insight and understanding as well as suggestions and strategies.
Short and easy read.
This book added to my understanding of what a co-dependent person is, and how the thinking of an addict pulls everyone else in.
The first section was better than the first, but overall it was good. Alot to think about.
This book I read sometime last year. I checked it out from library...good info on addiction.
Very informative. A lot of information laid out in an easy to find format
Really good explanation of addictive mind.
A very interesting read.
Great, short book that illuminates some of what the addicts curse is, and how (sadly) managable it seems it might be if dealth with, and how terrifying to live with if not.
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