Originally Posted by
Avra I notice in other sections of the site like newcomers a lot of people saying "never say never" with not drinking again but instead to take one day at a time. This seems at odds with big plan idea to me but perhaps I misunderstand?
No, you don't misunderstand, but I'll make a couple of points, to illustrate the powerfully simple logic of AVRT.
The Addictive Voice (AV) of AVRT is simply
any thinking, imagery, or feeling that supports or suggests any possible future use of alcohol and other drugs.
"Never say never to the possible future use of alcohol or other drugs" fits the definition of Addictive Voice almost to the letter, and it is actually the cardinal rule -- the sin qua non -- of addiction itself.
AVRT makes no distinction as to the source of AV, and with that advice, the cardinal rule of addiction itself is framed as a solution to addiction.
This is obviously backwards.