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i have watched many episodes of intervention so im pretty much an expert.
im also in total disagreement with how they treat "addiction." nobody is going to agree with me on this subject though. what the hell, ill say it, once you call it an "addiction" you have give the person an excuse to use. its just weakness.
With all due respect "watching a show" and living with an addict or an addiction makes you more knowledgeable. I just feel some peolpe genes make them more canidates for having more of an addictive personality.
With all due respect "watching a show" and living with an addict or an addiction makes you more knowledgeable. I just feel some peolpe genes make them more canidates for having more of an addictive personality.
i dont really believe that watching the show makes me an expert. however, it does give me some insight into the situation. i can see that 90%+ of the people going through treatment seem to fail so i feel comfortable questioning their methods.
While I agree that your tough-love, hard-line stance is pragmatic and that it encourages the thinking that 'you are stronger than the drug', one of our forum members came here for the support and encouragement that they may have really needed at that moment. I think it's always nice when we can share a kind word instead of judging others for whatever reasons (covert or overt) that we may have.
Stevemorse, good for you. Keep being strong. You and the people you love will never suffer for your strength and your good choices. Only good things will come of it. Keep up the good work.
cigarettes are harder to quit than crack both physically and mentally addicting. Hard to rid but you did it, thank you!!
i am glad steve chose to go to the supermarket instead of using drugs. however, dont do that too often or you steve will get fat.
the reason cigarettes are harder to quit is because 1. they are easier to get. 2. not illegal (no risk of jail) 3. less perceived negative consequences.
it has everything to do with the equation and nothing to do with a physical and mental "addiction."
i am glad steve chose to go to the supermarket instead of using drugs. however, dont do that too often or you steve will get fat.
the reason cigarettes are harder to quit is because 1. they are easier to get. 2. not illegal (no risk of jail) 3. less perceived negative consequences.
it has everything to do with the equation and nothing to do with a physical and mental "addiction."
must be nice to be able to be so high and mighty. since you seem to have all the answers i look forward to reading all the books you will be publishing on the issue of addictions. oh that's right, you get your knowledge from tv. i'll be sure to come to you, the "expert" if i ever need to help someone i care about to get off of drugs or any other addiction.
marilyn, good for you! you should be really proud of yourself. any time you can overcome your urge is a milestone. keep up the good work and despite certain cretins on this board, most of us are very happy for you!
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So happy you fought off the urge 
