act like they deserve a medal for becoming sober. if they hadn't abused the stuff in the first place they wouldn't have to get over it.
2007-03-28 12:14:44 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
no one chooses to get cancer. but people choose to do drugs. no one ever forces u to do drugs.
2007-03-28 12:34:17 · update #1
Amen. I don't think criminals should walk around saying, "Well, guess what? I haven't killed anyone in 60 days!"
If you are a clean addict or sober alcoholic, SHUT UP and be a father or mother to your kids. Be a friend, be a co worker, but SHUT UP about how great you are that you're not slammin horse.
2007-03-28 12:20:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Kicking any habit is really hard. Withdrawal will drive you insane. You have to learn to face reality without a familiar crutch. Plus, they have to face people like you who sit and judge them for getting addicted in the first place. There is a movie called "What the bleep do we know" that has some very good insights on the biochemical processes that lead to addiction.
True, they never should have started in the first place, but many rely on them to escape from reality or deaden pain, loneliness, etc.
Not everyone has a good support system, or even have someone to lean on to help them with their problems. Often people are to embarrassed, etc.
Some drugs, like Marijuana or alcohol are forced onto people by their peers.
What are you doing to help keep your friends off drugs and alcohol?
2007-03-28 19:26:30 · answer #2 · answered by Ross F 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm a lifelong clean Man. (50+Years). But I can see their point in that it's such a huge undertaking for them to whip the addiction. I'd give the person some love & Kindness for the fist time. If they continue to fall off the wagon, only to try to get back on it? Maybe it is for show. But as long as they stay clean? I'd give `em all of the respect that you can. I have a younger Brother that is two Years clean. And he's a much better person for it. And we're even closer because of it.
2007-03-28 19:20:36 · answer #3 · answered by Nunya Bidniss 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the same reason clean and sober people act like they deserve a medal for being clean and sober. if they were not so busy in the drug addict and alcoholics lives they could live their own k
2007-03-28 19:20:00 · answer #4 · answered by sexie 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You're right, but those addictions are so difficult to break. The reson most people do drugs is from depression and that drug gives them happiness but when they quit, that momentary happiness is gone. They need something else to show their worth, which is their "strength" to quit.
2007-03-28 19:20:11 · answer #5 · answered by meep meep 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only someone who has never suffered with addictive disorders, or loved someone who has a substance abuse or addictive personality would ask this question in such a condescending manner.
I agree that it's too bad that they ever took that first drink, or puff, or pill, but once your on that road you can't imagine how hard it is to stop.
I don't think any addict needs your personal seal of approval so don't lose any sleep over it , but please don't judge what you don't understand.
2007-03-28 19:27:51 · answer #6 · answered by kmv 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Agree 100%
2007-03-28 19:22:57 · answer #7 · answered by Bren 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
for those of you who say it is a desease what the f ever they could have avoided all that, they chose to drink and do drugs so no they don't deserve to get a trophy or a friggin gold star. and it's not like cancer for those of you who think it's the same thing.
2007-03-28 19:22:20 · answer #8 · answered by sikchux 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Newsflash Dude - - - People are WEAK - They have a chip on their shoulder and feel as though they deserve credit for checking the mail - - What ? No it is not the correct perspective - - but that is who they are !!! Party on ....No Worries !
2007-03-28 19:20:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are proud of the accomplishment that they overcame. I think that anyone to can over come anything of nature should be happy and I will be happy for them as well.
2007-03-28 19:23:16 · answer #10 · answered by jazzymomma77 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋