In this workbook, we use both cognitive-behavioral therapy and a positive psychological approach to deal with addiction. Cognitive therapy helps you identify faulty self-defeating messages and replace them with positive messages. Behavioral therapy teaches strategies that help you regulate emotions and develop the thought processes that will override dysfunctional behaviors of your past. 

The positive psychological approach helps you capitalize on your strengths rather than be shackled by your weaknesses. Historically, psychology has focused on mental illness and the negatives in human behavior—especially in the addiction world, as evidenced by the label addict. In recent years, interest in human potential and well-being has grown, due in part to prominent scholars/psychologists who focused attention on the study of human strengths. These researchers have identified traits and characteristics that most cultures, religions, and philosophies believe contribute to well-being. We explore these in this workbook. 

These ten truth-based principles not only significantly contribute to happiness, but will help individuals through recovery. The 10 Principles of Recovery are emphasized throughout this workbook. With these principles, individuals can develop positive, strengths-based ways of thinking that will change addictive thinking and improve life satisfaction.