Rational Recovery

The program is offered via the internet and through books, videos, and lectures. The Rational Recovery program is based on the premise that the addict both desires and is capable of permanent, planned abstinence. However, the RR program recognizes that the addict also wants to continue using. This ambivalence is the Rational Recovery definition of addiction.

In essence, the RR method is to first make a commitment to planned, permanent abstinence from the undesirable substance or behavior, and then equip oneself with the mental tools to stick to that commitment.

The RR program is based on recognizing and defeating what they call the "addictive voice" (losely translated internal thoughts that support self-intoxication) and dissociation from addictive impulses.

The specific techniques of Addictive Voice Recognition Technique (AVRT) are concerned with demonstrating to the practitioner that they are in control of the addictive voice, not the other way around.

While RR and AA promote abstinence, the programs use different strategies.

• RR does not regard alcoholism as a disease, but rather a voluntary behavior.
  
• RR discourages adoption of the forever "recovering" drunk persona.
  
• There are no RR groups.
  
• Great emphasis is placed on self-efficacy.
  
• There are no discrete steps and no consideration of religious matters.

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