Originally Posted by
failedtaper 
AVRT is such a sensible and no-frills concept, and I subscribe to the belief that most human beings are capable of self-determination and self-control that supersedes any notion of "powerlessness". I also do not subscribe to the notion of alcoholism or drug addiction as a disease, except that those problems to cause disease in many people -- both physical and mental.
AVRT is indeed no-frills, and puts an end to all of these theoretical discussions that might distract you and derail you from actually quitting your addiction. For the purposes of AVRT, the sole cause of your addiction is your Addictive Voice, that annoying @#$% that tells you to keep on drinking and getting high. :-)