Opinion - (2023) Volume 7, Issue 1
Received: 30-Jan-2023, Manuscript No. IPJABT-23-15750; Editor assigned: 01-Feb-2023, Pre QC No. IPJABT-23-15750 (PQ); Reviewed: 15-Feb-2023, QC No. IPJABT-23-15750; Revised: 20-Feb-2023, Manuscript No. IPJABT-23-15750 (R); Published: 27-Feb-2023, DOI: 10.35841/ipjabt-7.1.02
As addicts attempt to justify and maintain their substance use over time, even at the expense of those they love and the things they have worked for, addiction frequently brings out the worst in people. Addicts frequently engage in common behaviors like lying, manipulating others, shifting blame, and abuse. It can be hard for these people to change their behavior once they start treatment so they can start a new life and way of life. Thinking mistakes: They are all in us. Some people are more affected than others by them. Substance abusers are particularly at risk of developing cognitive distortions, also known as mild thinking errors, into irrational thoughts. This erroneous thought processes because intense feelings like excessive happiness and hyperactivity as well as outbursts of anger that are inappropriate for the situation. Unknowingly, the individual isolates himself from society members who perceive him as unstable when this occurs.
What follows is not surprising. Many of these people start using drugs and alcohol as a coping strategy for a variety of reasons, including self-medication, stress, or impulsivity. Drugs and alcohol may appear to be a short-term fix, but they quickly become the primary source of relief. Addiction is the only thing that will come from this way of thinking. There are several different kinds of thinking mistakes that contribute significantly to substance abuse and addiction. Take into consideration some of the prevalent cognitive distortions or errors of thought: The victim’s stance is a flawed way of thinking that relies on a rational mindset. The idea is that if you’ve been abused as a child, had a cheating spouse, or dealt with anything negative, you should be allowed to use every night to relax. One of the most common mental errors is black-and-white thinking, also known as polarized thinking. People who think this way have an all-or-nothing perspective. Black and white thinkers, for instance, might be under the impression that they will “never get sober” or that they will always experience a relapse. People who struggle with personalization tend to believe that other people’s actions, regardless of whether they were planned, are aimed at them. Even when an event has nothing to do with them, these people tend to take everything personally. The perfectionist error leads people to believe that they are completely competent in everything they do.
These are just a few of the mistakes of thought that are associated with addiction and substance abuse. People’s decisions are strongly influenced by their thoughts. Substance addiction can develop when thought errors cause such disruption that people turn to alcohol or drugs for relief. Fortunately, our Next Level Recovery treatment team can provide the kind of treatment supported by research that is necessary for success. When you want to make a significant change, it can be hard to know where to start when you have lived your life in a certain way for so long. Fortunately, treatment facilities will be of assistance to you in this process because you can identify problematic behaviors. Making a list of the bad behaviors you’ve been aware of is a great way to recognize and acknowledge them. Alternate actions can be written down from there. Continue working with your therapist, sponsor, and other sober friends throughout your recovery as you practice these in real life. Support is available to everyone, and you will soon replace your negative behaviors with more positive ones that will help you recover.
I am grateful to all of those with whom I have had the pleasure to work during this and other related projects.
No conflicts of interest to disclose.
Citation: Riley M (2023) Thought Patterns and Changes in Negative Behavior Related to Addiction. J Addict Behav Ther. 7:02.
Copyright: © 2023 Riley M. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
