Old 07-11-2012, 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Dalek View Post

In fact, the statement "I have no desire to use" is actually Addictive Voice, because it suggests that there is no Beast, or that the absence of desire makes abstinence more likely. That, of course, necessarily implies that the presence of desire makes abstinence less likely, thereby suggesting the possible the future use of the substance, which, by definition, is AV.
Dalek (and yes, I still remember the Daleks from Dr Who) I'm not so sure I agree with that statement. I don't believe that the absence of desire makes abstinence more likely" or the converse. I believe that some of us have had experiences that enable us to put cravings in their appropriate perspective. Awareness that things can still change is a necessary ingredient
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