> Strawman. Substance abuse? No. Addictions? Absolutely. That's simply not how addiction is defined e.g.: "Addiction is a state characterized by compulsive en

> Strawman. Substance abuse? No. Addictions? Absolutely. That's simply not how addiction is defined e.g.: "Addiction is a state characterized by compulsive engagement in rewarding stimuli, despite adverse consequences" > Blinded by the anti-drug dogma you are unable to see that sometimes the only available alternative is endless suffering. The ad-hominem is quite unnecessary,thank you. It's certainly not the only viable alternative. I'm not saying it doesn't help some people -- but religion also helps some people; I'm saying the number of people taking clinical prescriptions greatly out-number the people that actually benefit and/or are getting the optimal treatment. > not in the last because I was experiencing it first hand. First-hand experience isn't a good metric.