Activity 1- Balanced explanations Part 1

Explanation 

Pros and Cons 

Balanced Explanation 

1. Explanation = self (It was my fault for using again, I can’t control myself) 

Pros: takes responsibility for own actions 

Cons: decreases self-confidence, may give up 

I should have had a better plan in place to not use again, but given the environment and all the people around having fun it was too hard to resist. My friend also should not have asked me to go to that party since they knew I was trying to get clean. 

2. Explanation = Others 

(It was my friend’s fault for asking me to go to that party) 

Pros: self-confidence is maintained, better mood 

Cons: doesn’t take responsibility, may be more likely to use again in future 

3. Explanation = Circumstances 

(The party seemed so fun and I saw so many other people doing drugs and drinking) 

Pros: self-confidence maintained, don’t give up hope, better mood 

Cons: doesn’t take responsibility, may be more likely to use again in future, may not take steps to avoid similar situations in the future