Resisting Temptation: a psychological analysis*
British Journal of AddictionPublished 1 March 1989
Ray Hodgson
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Evidence is presented to support the view that cue exposure should therefore be a central component of treatments for compulsions and addictions.
Abstract
It is proposed that self control involves several related processes including vivid awareness of future consequences, overcoming learned helplessness and tunnel vision, developing commitment and accepting anxiety/frustration. Facing up to temptation and resisting the compulsive urge is considered to be a crucial therapeutic experience. Evidence is presented to support the view that cue exposure should therefore be a central component of treatments for compulsions and addictions.
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