2006-10-05 23:36:47 · 12 answers · asked by Ricky S 2 in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
Yes. If you control the drug, and not let the drug control you, then yes. I have been on a drug course through work as it is a part of my job to work with young people who are addicted to substance mis-use. What we were told was,"like we come home and have a glass of wine or your favourite tipple, a controlled herion user can do the same, providing you dont abuse it and let it take over your life. However we were also informed, "There is always a reason as to why they take drugs.We were also informed that a lot of high people in high places such as spin doctors were herion users, but they controlled the drug, the drug did not control them. Unfortunately theses days it is put down to the "working class" but the working class did not introduce drugs into the country because they could not afford to go abroad.
2006-10-07 13:54:51 · answer #1 · answered by dollybird 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, functioning drug addicts can lead a very normal life. This 'affliction' is so often only associated with heroin when there are so many other addictive drugs that can cause (in other people's opinions) a bad lifestyle.
It depends on the level of control a person has over their habit, their routine, their dependability on the drug, their earnings and ability to fund the drug use and the effect the drug has on them while taken. I imagine there are many other factors that could contribute to this but having never been a functioning addict (or any kind of addict, Lol) I wouldn't know.
:D
2006-10-06 08:16:52 · answer #2 · answered by weetoddedcharlie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A heroin addict can lead a normal heroin addict life
2006-10-06 06:39:29 · answer #3 · answered by toietmoi 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I know this isn't what you want to hear but.. read "A Million Little Pieces" by James Frey. It's a real account of all his drug experiences and what they did to him. And the punchline is that he could still lead a normal life. He became an author so obviously, he's doing real well for himself.
Just acknowledge that you have a problem, find ways to control your addiction, and then start living again. Do normal things. Become part of sports or read or write or go for walks or travel. Just do things...
2006-10-07 06:45:04 · answer #4 · answered by falzalnz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they can.....the only reason a heroin addict begins to look bad and scruffy etc is because they cannot afford the up-keep of themselves and their habit.....their habit comes first.
However I have known addicts to manage their addiction and look very 'normal' this is usually due to an income that can cover both up-keep and habit, if they still eat well and take care of their appearance you would not know they were using..........
2006-10-06 07:51:39 · answer #5 · answered by EMA 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll be amazed how many people are actually heroin addicts and lead normal lives, holding down very high powered and or imortant jobs.
Police, doctors, teachers to name but a few. And I kid you not.
2006-10-06 06:40:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Apparently yes, you can live a normal length life even with controlled heroin use.
2006-10-06 06:40:47 · answer #7 · answered by iusedtolooklikemyavatar 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the question is how long for. I know ppl that have used for 10 years and I never knew they did herion, but now they have realised that they werent controlling thier habit the habit was always controlling them. they are still maintaining a very good paying job, have a nice home but now lost thier family
2006-10-06 09:10:56 · answer #8 · answered by M B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no,
The f*cker is going to be wasted for part of the day and looking to get money for the next fix, the rest of the day.
2006-10-06 06:40:31 · answer #9 · answered by SeabourneFerriesLtd 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
how can they when their life revolves around getting their next fix.
2006-10-06 06:40:02 · answer #10 · answered by Chocoholic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋