Messages By: liquidsunshine

I have to agree with other posters who don't like the disease concept of addiction.  I have had a lot of experience with many substances and have to say that it was a choice.  Just like I made the choice to use, I made the choice to stop when I got sick of alienating those around me.  Drinking cough syrup is plain disturbing and I truly believe that those who do such a thing have larger problems then just the drug use.  However, I live in a very liberal part of the country and I have to say that finding out a child has smoked pot is not a good reason to make a huge deal.  Yes, it gets in the way of things for some adults and children...but many/most people have come across marijuana during youth, you cannot overdose on it, and I would dare say that it is most likely not the root of any problem.    I also do not agree with Dr. Phil saying that the young boy on there has a condition such as a "tumor" or other condition that makes him unable to see what he is doing.  That is a load of BS.  That boy is old enough to see what he is doing and will stop with the proper guidance.   All I can say in conclusion is that the war on drugs in america has obviously failed and its time to try a new approach and outlook. 

Stuffy?!

 

I like how you "work in nursing and have been educated."  Last I heard, nurses were not addiction specialists and I have probably encountered more drug use then you have in your entire career.  While it is true that some may be predisposed to addiction that does not mean drug users lack a choice in the matter of substance use.  My father, paternal grandfather, and his 6 brothers were all german alcoholics so I guess by your theory I am just a hardwired alcoholic.  WRONG.  Predisposition just means that you need to be that much more catious with your substances...its not an excuse to get out of control.  And some drugs are just plain addicting...period....so they should obviously be avoided.  When people don't avoid heroine or cocaine do you think I feel sorry for them and blame it on genetics for their problem? that would be a no.