Originally Posted by
AlaskaGirl 
I'm starting to see the subtle differences in the turns of phrase that separate me from my AV. As you pointed out
"I don’t have any intention of ever drinking again." leaves the door open. I will never drink again! Tricky that AV
If it helps, another way to define the Addictive Voice is simply as any thinking or feeling that contradicts your Big Plan in any way. The Big Plan acts like a background or context against which the AV can easily stand out for recognition.
This is also why, without a Big Plan, there is no AVRT.
AVRT is essentially a logic engine that mirrors addiction itself, but in which the cardinal rule of addiction --
never say never to the possible future use of alcohol and other drugs -- is upended and reversed.
Addiction: - I drink or use.
- IF ("any contradiction of 1")
Example: I really shouldn't drink, it could cause big problems. - GO TO 1
AVRT: - I never drink or use.
- IF ("any contradiction of 1")
Example: You can have just one drink, if you're careful. - GO TO 1