I could see this technique working with me. I'm the addict in my family. When My family found out I was using again, they pretty much ignored me. For awhile it didn't bother me because I could do whatever I wanted. But after awhile it got old....they were out doing fun things together...enjoying a close relationship and I was all alone. I felt left out I missed being with them and having fun together. I missed my importance within my family. Now that I'm in recovery, I see we are getting closer and it feels good. It's a huge incentive to remain in recovery.