The Truth Behind Addiction

By: Byron Katie Mitchell

With Katie's help, investigate the thinking that fuels addictive behavior. This is a groundbreaking program for addicts and their families, and anyone interested in a life of greater freedom.©2003 Byron Katie International, Inc (P)2003 Byron Katie International, Inc

Critic reviews

"Where did Byron Katie come from? She's the real McCoy. Her Work is amazingly effective - a simple, straightforward antidote to the suffering we unnecessarily create for ourselves." (David Chadwick, author of Crooked Cucumber: The Life and Zen Teaching of Shunryu Suzuki)

Wonderful skills in action

it is so nice to hear the work being utilized in real time in the back and forth of what it looks like

Hit It Hard On Addiction

Katie offers ways to be at peace which may put many worriers at peace. It is difficult to practice but I have found it transformational.

This is the truth about addiction

Any additional comments?

In my experience as a therapist and inquirer, this IS the truth behind addiction. Addiction is an attempt to cover up pain, and pain is caused by our beliefs about the world...ESPECIALLY our relationships. How do you react when you believe the thought "this isn't the truth about addiction?" Inquire.

a sparkling gem that everyone can treasure

most people are addicted to something or someone...this book shares valuable insight on addiction and thinking outside the box to free us from addictions chains

Family issues

A beautiful journey of a parent and a child, building a closer relationship. I really liked listening to it

the truth

In owning who we are change can happen! I love the humility, the compassion, the unbridled honesty in all those present.

Interesting sit downs with participants

I guess I was looking for a broader discussion about individual addictive processes and less about how others are dealing with family members’ processes. It was good, but I think not what I was particularly looking for.

Not the Truth

Would you try another book from Byron Katie Mitchell and/or the narrator?

Yes. I like Katie's work. This recording is compelling, but it is not the TRUTH behind addiction.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

Katie's work is very interesting, and I'm sure she has the ability to help people with addiction through her methods. This recording however, does not address addiction.

Not On Addiction Itself

These are inquiries with people who know someone who is addicted. Only one inquiry is with an actual addict, but a lot of the work doesn't touch on the actual problem of dependency. I wanted to hear the work being done on the act of using itself.