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The Misleading Lie of Addiction #recoveryjourney #addictionrecovery #addictiontreatment

4 Jun 2025 · 1 min

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In this monologue, Amber Hollingsworth explains why people often make promises to change but then break them, highlighting three main reasons: lack of true knowledge about how to change, reliance on misinformation or mistaken beliefs, and the use of ineffective techniques. She emphasizes that these issues are especially prevalent among those struggling with addiction, where many attempt to simply use less of a substance rather than addressing the deeper work required. Hollingsworth argues that overcoming addiction is far more than just stopping a substance; it demands a substantial shift in one’s identity and a willingness to take all necessary steps, even those that feel uncomfortable or challenging. The core message is that meaningful recovery requires comprehensive understanding, correct methods, and a profound personal transformation.

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The other reason why people make promises and break promises is because they don't really know how to make the change. They may think they know how, like there's like a mistaken belief or misinformation, something like that out there. Or sometimes maybe you're just trying the wrong techniques. Most frequently, or the biggest one that I see is for people struggling with an addiction. They mean it and they're trying, but what they're trying to do is use less. So sometimes you're just not either understanding what you really need to do to get the ball rolling, or you're not willing to take all the steps necessary that you know deep down inside you need to take. Because when it comes to overcoming addiction, it's a lot more than just giving up some substance. Okay? Giving up an addiction means changing who you are to a large degree.