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Old 02-01-2013, 12:00 PM
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freshstart57
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andisa, I agree with artsoul wholeheartedly. AVRT is not a program, it's a technique. There are no meetings, and self identification as an addict is optional. If you don't use, and will never use again, what exactly are you addicted to?

AVRT is about acceptance of the fact that urges will come but they will also go again, and it's about separating the source of those urges from your thinking rational brain. It is only a model of addiction, but I found it to be very helpful.

There is a lot of good information specifically about AVRT in our Secular Connections forum. It might be helpful for you.
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