What is Cognitive Dissonance and How Do You Reduce it?
Therapy focuses on providing the individual the necessary skills to prevent a lapse from escalating into a relapse31. Rationalization, meanwhile, is the brain’s way of making excuses for continued substance use. “I need it to relax after a stressful day,” or “It helps me be more social,” are common refrains. These justifications serve to ease …
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