The Struggle of Self-Restraint

In this chapter, they discuss the feeling an addict or alcoholic experiences when they know their self-restraint is going to fail them. They explore the internal struggle between the disease of addiction telling them to give in and the part of them urging restraint. They highlight the importance of staying connected to their community, doing therapy, and living a fulfilling life in order to avoid reaching that breaking point of self-hatred and depression.