Then you will feel better about changing your behavior. We will show you how. What you believe about addiction is important, and there are many beliefs about heavy drinking and recovery. You may believe, for example, that you have an incurable disease, that you have a genetic defect, that you're powerless, or that after the first drink you have to lose all control. These beliefs may actually be damaging to you.
Some people have additional beliefs.
Those beliefs, and many like them, can't be justified because evidence just doesn't support them. Emotions Emotions are important too. People often drink or use to cope with their emotional problems including anger, guilt, anxiety, and low self-esteem. Then you can have greater motivation and ability to remain abstinent and to live more happily. Behaviors Changes in thinking and emotions are not enough.