Lame Excuses
By OceanTiara
@RebeccasFarm (95363)
Arvada, Colorado
May 24, 2025 11:06am CST
I am one of those that do not agree that drugs and drinking (to excess) is a disease.
I believe it is a choice a person makes, not a disease.
Calling it a disease is a crutch to me.
People would say that is a non compassionate view, but if I have to face life stone cold sober, head on using no drugs or drink, then anyone can.
Hardship is not an excuse to use.
Alright do you disagree or agree?
Or something else?
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4 responses
@celticeagle (176792)
• Boise, Idaho
24 May
I tend to agree with you most of the time. There are situations where I don't find that to be the case. I think that some people have more of a tendency to drink or use than others. It is in their genes. Not all people have a disease and it is a crutch. But, that isn't true all of the time.
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@RebeccasFarm (95363)
• Arvada, Colorado
25 May
Yes sometimes it is 'inherited' I get that.
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@celticeagle (176792)
• Boise, Idaho
25 May
@RebeccasFarm .......I drank for a while but was able to quit. And, I smoked socially for a while. But I quit.
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@Beestring (15604)
• Hong Kong
25 May
I think self-discipline definitely plays a role. But addiction can be influenced by genetics, brain chemistry, mental health conditions.
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@RebeccasFarm (95363)
• Arvada, Colorado
25 May
And environment, and if it is genetics, which I firmly believe also..it should be fixed. Humanity is broken M.
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@Beestring (15604)
• Hong Kong
25 May
@RebeccasFarm Yes, environment is also a critical factor.
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@RebeccasFarm (95363)
• Arvada, Colorado
28 May
Right Dena..that is a good analogy. Ill remember that one too.
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