Is drugs and alcohol addiction...a disease-forever? Once an Alcoholic… always an alcoholic is that statement true?
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Posted by rodrwill1 Jul 8th, 2012 at 5:47AM
Addiction is a battle for life, and what you are addicted to isn't necessarily the issue. Even if you were to completely erase booze from the annals of time, alcoholics would still find something to get addicted to. Drugs, sex, cigarettes, video games, etc. It's the broken cog in the brain-the mechanism that makes an addict that is the issue. That's the really crazy part of being an addict: The actual substance doesn't matter that much.
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Reply by 4UWisdom Jul 8th, 2012 at 5:54AM
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Posted by Govinda1337 Jul 8th, 2012 at 8:04AM
I don't agree with a lot of what A.A. says anymore. Today I'm free to be me as "God" created me. I have no addictions left to "battle" and I no longer feel the need to drink or use to be accepted by society.
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Reply by 4UWisdom Jul 8th, 2012 at 8:19AM
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Posted by BabzEsq24 Jul 8th, 2012 at 6:33AM
One drink is too many and 1000 drinks not enough. Never take the one drink
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Posted by oqouoq Jul 8th, 2012 at 5:44AM
I have been an alcoholic in the view of others. I agreed, but denied the addiction. I have later changed my ways and still don't believe to have ever been addicted to it, even though I don't know of many (very few even) who drank as much as me. The habit did disable me to be very commited to anything else.
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Reply by 4UWisdom Jul 8th, 2012 at 5:58AM
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Posted by WhiteWidowess Jul 8th, 2012 at 5:40AM
I disagree... I done meth for years ..then when I was done.. I was done..period.. end of the era.. and no I had not found God at that point... but I did shortly after.. say a year and 1/2.... but when I hit rock bottom.. I just didn't want it.. NOW.. 17 years later I think about it.. but know ..capital KNOW that I would never do it again. I do believe if you pull someone out before they are done they are gonna go back.. they have to hit rock bottom.. : ( sorry dr drew drphil whoever else is playing rehab today.. but when you are done ...if you are ever gonna be.. you will hit bottom and stop.
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Reply by 4UWisdom Jul 8th, 2012 at 5:50AM
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Reply by WhiteWidowess Jul 8th, 2012 at 5:56AM
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Posted by lederman Nov 18th, 2012 at 4:46PM
no, people change
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Posted by Buckley4U Jul 8th, 2012 at 8:10AM
I've heard some people with addictions say it's forever, and others say they overcame it. 12-step books will tell you 'once an addict, always an addict.' IMO that is fatalistic and minimizes hope. Addiction recovery depends on such things as life experiences, genetics, and getting the necessary sort of help that an individual needs with the issues underlying the addiction. It also depends on how successful they are at establishing habits that are healthier for them.
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Posted by GailG3 Jul 8th, 2012 at 6:00AM
Your is the mainstream thought - once an addict, always an addict - but I disagree.
Addictions are a coping mechanism. When you find the avenue out of that which you are trying to escape from, the question is meaningless.
Most people are afraid of letting our corrupt economic model fail, even though it is responsible for almost all war, crime, violence, illness, poverty, failure of education, and depression. Reason?
Most people are addicted to the cortisol that the brain pumps out in the face of anxiety and fear - which is why your government and religions use fear against you. They are pumping you with that which blinds you to your own misery.
It doesn't have to be this way, and once the economy fails, people will begin to detox from fear. Once people have learned how to walk through their fears, they will never again desire it. It's just too painful.
Addictions are a result of our insane cultural worldview.
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Posted by foldedunfolding Jul 8th, 2012 at 5:57AM
anyone else find it farrreeakkkyy that when you look at this question about addiction, an ad pops up in the top right corner of the screen for "Clarity Way~ private, luxury alcohol rehab center"??
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Reply by Govinda1337 Jul 8th, 2012 at 8:05AM
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Posted by Hypnotia Jul 8th, 2012 at 5:45AM
Im not going to take a drink to find out :)
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Posted by kikis2 Jul 8th, 2012 at 5:39AM
I can see how the "once an addict always an addict" thing works. You can't ever forget how easy it is to feel a little better with (insert-your-chosen-poison).
God doesn't exist. But if you're strong enough and have the right support system there's a chance you can learn how to abstain.
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