ABSTRACT

The opposite of addiction is not sobriety, but connection. With this observation in mind, this module discusses ways that readers can take stock of their social network of support for their journey to recovery. Specific interpersonal skills, such as communication and refusal skills, ways to handle conflicts and ways to develop and maintain supports are discussed. Specific Exercises and Worksheets are included that individuals can deliberately practice and implement in order to develop a Sobriety Script. A set of discussion starters are included that underscore the main themes of this and other modules.