Polly and Drifter discuss shutting down the arguments in their minds.

Cognitive Dissonance: The state of having inconsistent thoughts, beliefs, or attitudes, especially as relating to behavioral decisions and attitude change.

Neural Pathways: In brief, a neural pathway is a series of connected neurons that send signals from one part of the brain to another. ... These connected neurons process the information we receive. It is these that enable us to interact, as well as experience emotions and sensations. They create our memories and enable us to learn.

The Biology of Desire: Why Addiction Is Not a Disease MARC LEWIS, PHD

Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence ANNA LEMBKE, MD

Rewired: A Bold New Approach To Addiction and Recovery ERICA SPIEGELMAN

No Sippy No Slippy. Not Another Drop No matter What.  

Remember to Pour The Poison Down The Sink!!     

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