Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Bundle (312 pages)

ADDICTION REFLECTION QUESTIONS

Oftentimes, a person’s relationship with their addictive behaviour will change over time. For example, you might initially use as a form of occasional relaxation, but eventually it becomes an everyday necessity. How has your relationship with your addictive behavior/use changed from the time that you first used to now?

Some people are able to function well, and complete their responsibilities (such as work or school), despite having an addiction. However, for most of these people, functioning changes with use. How did your functioning change at work or school after you started using? How do you think sobriety would change things?

The rituals and activities that surround use can be difficult to give up. For example, a drinker might have more trouble saying goodbye to the routine of going to the pub after work than to alcohol itself. What are some rituals or activities that you associate with your use, and how do you feel about potentially giving them up?