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Today's substance abuse, whether alcohol or drugs, continues to be a major social problem. Common patterns occur in all forms of substance abuse. While some types of substance abuse problems are slightly different in terms of causes and cures, experts agree tha ....

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.... rational for continued use of alcohol is centered on, Common addiction distortions. MENTAL FILTER: Magnify the negative details and eliminate the positive. E.g. - using alcohol is so incredible. It is the most pleasurable thing I know. (filter out the negative effects) POLARIZED THINKING: Things are black and white, good or bad. You are perfect or a complete failure. E.g. - My life would be void of pleasure with out alcohol. OVERGENERALIZATION: To come to a general conclusion based on a single incident or piece of evidence. E.g. - Alcohol has made for some great times with friends. I must have alcohol in order to capitalize on the p ....