Originally Posted by bartender129

For recovery they explain one technique "AVRT" which is thought recognition and nothing more. The books point out the obvious, that it is important to recognize the thoughts that tell you it is ok to drink or use.

So I did. I was able to point out the thoughts in my head that told me to drink. Super!

Now what?

See, the "Rational" recovey books don't teach you what to do with those thoughts. To say that it is a limited recovery program is putting it mildly.

After that, 90% of the book is choc-full of Jack Trimpey's hatred of 12 step programs. Jack is a hateful, arrogant person. I've met him in real life and he is as much that way in person as he is in his writing.