During the process of what I call “Admission” comes the task of making the decision to change. On a basic level, before a person can decide to change, an evaluation of their circumstances is necessary. Benjamin Franklin used a technique whenever a major decision was at hand. What old Ben would do is he would draw a large “t” on a piece of paper. On one side he would place all of the positives. On the other side he would place all of the negatives. If the positives outweighed the negatives, the decision was made for him. It seems like a simple step. However, when it comes to addiction it can be overwhelming. The choice to put down the drink or drug is a radical concept to the abuser. Some times it takes family, friends or an employer to intervene and demand that the individual cease the use and abuse of mind-altering substances. For the abuser this is good news. At the time they do not think so. It feels like the end of the world is occurring. They believe they are losing what keeps them going in life, their best friend. I remember I was 16 years old when I was arrested for stealing record albums from an A&S Department store. OK, if you are under 35 an album was what music was recorded on prior to CD’s

Original Source of Drug and Alcohol Process of “Admission”