Volume 1, Chapter Summary 1
" The Baited Hook of Addiction "
Carnal appetite baits the soul, hiding the barbed hook of dependency on psychological intoxication—which is the essence of addictive experience. Read this chapter to understand addiction. Learn the reality of sexual addiction. Learn about the help and limits of depersonalizing and externalizing addiction.
Volume 1, Chapter Summary 2
" The Awful Chains of Addiction "
Possession and righteous exercise of moral agency is the very key to our progression and happiness. Addiction erodes agency, bringing dependency and powerlessness. Read this chapter to learn how addictive behavior overtakes moral agency by degrees and takes possession of the soul. Learn how you must muster your will and work for recovery to qualify for the divine restoration of agency, “after all [you] can do” (2 Nephi 25:23).
Volume 1, Chapter Summary 3
" Personal Political Spin "
Personal Political Spin is about the self-deceiving lies and rationalizations that are a gateway to addictive indulgence. Read this chapter to help you develop a list of your own rationalizations and script self-talk to counter lies and keep recovery on track. Learn to make truth your ally in recovery and your counterattack to personal political spin.