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I think what they're saying is that addiction is itself a symptom of some other trauma, where substance abuse is a way to fill some void or distract from some h
by bumby 3y ago
I think what they're saying is that addiction is itself a symptom of some other trauma, where substance abuse is a way to fill some void or distract from some hurt.
- lost_tourist 3y agoTrue in some cases, but for some it's simply that addiction is genetic. It is almost physically/mentally impossible for them to say no to something once they experienced a high or euphoria from it, unless they are dogged about avoiding it at all costs. An alcoholic addiction can easily become an opiate/stimulant addiction or gambling addiction, they have to somehow manage to stay away from all of it. Being on the street makes that even harder because now you also have the stress of not having any shelter.