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The Abstinence Myth

A New Approach for Overcoming Addiction Without Shame, Judgment, or Rules

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The Abstinence Myth

By: Adi Jaffe PhD
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Breaking free of outdated explanations and rigid "rules" for recovery, The Abstinence Myth offers a hopeful, research-based framework for transformation by an addiction expert and renowned TEDx speaker who overcame his own addiction and has guided hundreds of clients into lives of joy and purpose.

In this simple yet radical new book, Adi Jaffe, PhD, draws on his own life experience, cutting-edge research, and work with hundreds of clients and families to offer a new perspective on addiction and a new pathway out of its grasp.

The Abstinence Myth introduces the IGNTD recovery method, including:

  • Details of Adi's dramatic and inspiring personal story
  • The mythology of addiction and how it gets in our way with spiritual, biological, psychological, and environmental assumptions that are, in fact, only true some of the time for some people
  • Why the concept of "abstinence" is often a barrier to change and is not necessary for everyone for all time
  • Important research that will shift your thinking, sense of hope, and success
  • Why shame can keep holding you back—and finding the way out
  • An explanation of the three IGNTD principles and the nine steps to personalize your unique recovery path

It's time to throw out the "rulebook".

You can overcome the hopelessness, the doubt, and move forward. You can create a life you're proud of. Whether you're seeking help for yourself, a loved one, or anyone you might be guiding through a personal transformation, The Abstinence Myth will change lives.

©2020 Adi Jaffe (P)2022 Adi Jaffe
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An excellent multifactorial and human perspective on growth.

This book is relevant and hopeful. A common sense and effective incorporation of all clinical perspectives for getting to the core of character decay and growth. It provides a clear framework, weaved with inspiring stories, to encourage an individualised approach to growth.

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