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Why? The problems with addiction - specifically opioid addiction - is that it causes negative, destructive behavior. This isn't a consequence of having a physic
by jtmcmc 9y ago
Why? The problems with addiction - specifically opioid addiction - is that it causes negative, destructive behavior. This isn't a consequence of having a physical dependence we are all physically dependent on things after all.
- otakucode 9y agoNo, it does not cause negative, destructive behavior. It causes you to lie down and feel good. And it also causes constipation. And, if your supply is interrupted, withdrawal symptoms. The rest is caused primarily by the laws and social environment. Having to interact with criminals? Getting uncertain doses? Overdosing? Those things are because it is illegal, not because it's an opiate.
- graphememes 9y agoThe withdrawals do lead to destructive behavior.
- jtmcmc 9y agoAddiction by definition does cause negative destructive behavior. That's part of the definition. What you're describing is a combination of the psychoactive effects of it and its withdrawal symptoms. I do agree with you, however. People become addicts due to how our society has criminalized and deregulated drug manufacture and sale and made it extremely hard to teach people how to do properly.
- astura 9y ago"Negative distractive behavior" can also include things like "spending so much money on drugs you can't afford basic living expenses," "destroying relationships with your friends/family," "being unable to take care of your children," "getting fired from your job," "not being able to take care of your basic commitment," "'lying down' while driving," etc., etc.