12 Stupid Things that Mess Up Recovery

Stupid Thing # 1: Believing that Addiction to One Substance is the Only Problem
Stupid Thing # 2: Believing Sobriety will Fix Everything
Stupid Thing # 3: Pursue Sobriety with Less Energy Than Pursuing Addiction
Stupid Thing # 4: Being Selectively Honest
Stupid Thing # 5: Feeling Special and Unique
Stupid Thing # 6: Not Making Amends
Stupid Thing # 7: Using the Program to Try to Become Perfect
Stupid Thing # 8: Confusing Self-Concern with Selfishness
Stupid Thing # 9: Playing Futile Self-Improvement Games
Stupid Thing # 10: Not Getting Help for Relationship Troubles
Stupid Thing # 11: Believing the Life Should Be Easy
Stupid Thing # 12: Using the Program to Handle Everything