![]() ![]() They literally are POWERLESS over the amount they consume or the ability to stop once they start. Their body, due to a physical reaction to the substance, begins craving more. ![]() When an addict or alcoholic uses or drinks, they often have little or no control over the amount of consumption. ![]() The idea of powerlessness comes from the powerlessness over the substance and it’s effect on the user. The truth is, as much of the literature of the 12 Step fellowships will attest, the problem for an addict or alcoholic IS lack of power. This idea helps no one and offers excuses to continue using. Unfortunately, the addiction treatment industry and the 12 Step fellowships of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) seem to promote and support this idea of powerlessness, and not in the way it was originally intended. While some are partially true, the overall motive or meaning is nonsense. “I relapsed because I’m powerless over my addiction.” The idea of powerlessness plays into the victimization roles that most addicts and alcoholics create for themselves and the misconception of powerlessness can aid in someone continuing to drink and use. The concept of powerlessness not only can act as a barrier for getting clean and sober but can also act as an excuse, a rationalization or a justification for someone not getting clean and sober. One of the biggest issues for someone suffering from drug or alcohol addiction or someone just beginning to recover from addiction or alcoholism is the idea of powerlessness. ![]()
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