guilt and shame?

Q: What is the role of guilt and shame in drug and alcohol addiction recovery?

A: Guilt and shame are drug and alcohol addiction cornerstones. Making amends is a key part of successful drug and alcohol addiction recovery.

addiction
a state that is characterized by compulsive drug use (alcohol is a drug) or compulsive engagement in rewarding behavior, despite negative consequences; a habit or practice that damages, jeopardizes or shortens one’s life but when ceased causes trauma.
His addiction caused him to lose everything he valued, including his life.

amends
an act of righting a wrong
He made amends for the damage and no charges were filed.
If you are an addict, never say “I’m sorry”; make amends instead, because everyone already who knows that you are an addict already knows you are a sorry son-of-a-bitch.
To make amends, you say “I know that what I did was wrong. What can I do to make it right?” and then you shut up! Say. Nothing. More. Until after you hear a response, if any, to your question. Response or no response, you have made your amends, and it’s time to move on to whatever is next on your list of things to do.

guilt
The regret of having done wrong.
My guilt was so painful that I always got drunk to kill the pain.

recovery
a return to normal health
He enjoyed a complete recovery from the surgery.
Although he is a recovering addict with 20 years clean, he still works the 12 Steps at least 15 minutes every day because he understands that there is no hurry in recovery because he will never been done recovering.

shame
uncomfortable or painful feeling due to recognition or consciousness of one’s own impropriety or dishonor or something being exposed that should have been kept private
When I realized that I had hurt my friend, I felt deep shame.

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