- The cravings never go away.
- The method drains strength and resolve from even the strongest.
- Nothing else can be accomplished while gripping the arm rests.
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GENTLE SOBRIETY The Bridge between Addiction and Permanent Sobriety
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White-Knuckle Sobriety
White-knuckle sobriety stops the using cycle through sheer will-power. It requires hyper-vigilance 24/7. It doesn't
remove the craving however.
It merely creates a new point of focus. In time, the subject
becomes exhausted.
For readers who need
visuals, the white-knuckle method is best described as:
"The addict sits in a chair and grips the arm rests as
tightly as possible until the knuckles turn white, all the time resisting the
cravings."
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