Did Alcohol Addiction Cause My Marriage To Fail?

Motivation is a key element in nearly all you do. Consider that all human beings share several primary goals: survival, the avoidance of pain, happiness. Any addictive behaviours you engage in are to pursue these primary goals. Changes in thinking and emotions alone are not enough. Commitment and follow-through are essential. “I’ve tried and failed, so I can’t do it. I need alcohol to cope.” Or, “Because I’ve tried to quit and failed, I’m no good.” Those beliefs, and many like them, can’t be justified because the evidence just doesn’t support them.