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The Abstinence Myth
Book • 2018
In this book, Adi Jaffe, PhD, presents a new perspective on addiction and recovery.
Drawing from his personal experience with addiction, cutting-edge research, and work with numerous clients, Jaffe introduces the IGNTD Recovery Method.
The book breaks down the mythology of addiction, highlighting how spiritual, biological, psychological, and environmental assumptions can hinder recovery.
It explains why abstinence is not always necessary and provides important research to shift one's thinking and approach to recovery.
The book also addresses the role of shame and outlines the 3 IGNTD principles and 9 steps to personalize one's recovery path.
Drawing from his personal experience with addiction, cutting-edge research, and work with numerous clients, Jaffe introduces the IGNTD Recovery Method.
The book breaks down the mythology of addiction, highlighting how spiritual, biological, psychological, and environmental assumptions can hinder recovery.
It explains why abstinence is not always necessary and provides important research to shift one's thinking and approach to recovery.
The book also addresses the role of shame and outlines the 3 IGNTD principles and 9 steps to personalize one's recovery path.
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as the author arguing 'no' to the question, "Does AA work?"

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Does AA Work?
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as an important read to lift the shame, judgment, and rules around addiction.


Krista Williams

Ep. 159 - The Abstinence Myth: Breaking The Stigma Around Addiction, Rebuilding Relationships, and Living An IGNTD Life with Dr. Adi Jaffe
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as the author of the book, focusing on guidance and understanding rather than judgment.

Andrew Keen

Episode 2296: Adi Jaffe on how to free yourself from addiction forever