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1070 - "Once An Addict Always An Addict" Is BS. Here's Why.

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In mainstream recovery circles, the adage "Once an addict, always an addict" is commonly accepted. This episode rejects that philosophy as "absolute BS". While the saying originated with good intentions—to encourage sobriety vigilance and set realistic expectations for recovery —it is fundamentally dangerous because it attacks the believer's identity.

 

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    Chapters:

    • (00:04) Rejecting the Adage: "Once an Addict, Always an Addict is BS."
    • (01:00) Origin of the Adage in the 12-Step Program.
    • (02:28) Why the Sayings are Not Biblical Truths.
    • (02:47) The Good Intentions: Stay on Guard and Manage Expectations.
    • (04:39) The Fundamental Issue: Identity.
    • (04:55) Rejecting Non-Biblical Labels: "I was an addict, I am not the same person."
    • (05:27) Jesus Did Not Die for You to Maintain the Identity of an Addict.
    • (05:54) Story: The Psychologist Who Rejected the Term "Recovered Addict."
    • (07:29) Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17—You Are a New Creation
    • (08:35) Your Identity is Not Based on Your Works or Sobriety
    • (08:52) Practical Step: Mirror Therapy (Pillar 3 of Recovery)
    • (09:25) The Power of Declaring Truth into the "Windows of the Soul."
    • (09:59) Action Step: Practice Mirror Therapy and Reprogram Your Subconscious.
    • (10:48) The Last Relapse Book (Free Resource).
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