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People who problematically drink or drug often use alcohol and other drugs to feel good, to stop feeling bad, or both. They do this even when drinking or drugging interferes with their work, taking care of their family, and handling important responsibilities.<\/p>\n
Although these people might agree in the abstract that work and family are far more important than drinking or drugging, their actual day-to-day behaviour appears to put an extravagantly high value on feeling good. A thoughtful effort to change the belief systems supporting this value can yield dividends. The focus is to value behaving well and to devalue feeling good. The following paragraphs suggest how to begin.<\/p>\n
\u2022 A rational thought<\/strong>: Focus on doing your work, relating appropriately with your spouse and your family, and in general, conducting your life well.\u00a0 Worry about feeling good later. If you conduct your life well, the good feelings will come\u2014and are likely to remain. Over time you will begin to feel better simply because you are living the life you believe in.<\/p>\n
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