This is the problem. This is the core problem. This is the reason, even with intervention, rehab, psychiatry, access to modern "tools", substance addiction is so hard to fight. This is why the "War on Drugs" has been a failure. All these comments address symptoms.
Can someone give their reason as to down voting this comment?
There have been numerous articles posted here as of late relating to loneliness, suicide rates, etc. What do you need to see the bigger picture? I don't understand why this is so difficult. I feel like there must be some ideology in the way here or maybe politics or cognitive dissonance. I mean you could have just ignored the comment if you were in ambivalent disagreement.
Having worked in social services for 14 years it has become clear to me that social support, ie healthy family structures, friends and coworkers, as well as having a meaningful reason to get out of bed in the morning are the most important factors when it comes to overcoming addiction. I'm not aware of much research regarding this aspect of treatment. All I can say to that is that I have a very paranoid and pessimistic view as to why.
Can someone give their reason as to down voting this comment?
There have been numerous articles posted here as of late relating to loneliness, suicide rates, etc. What do you need to see the bigger picture? I don't understand why this is so difficult. I feel like there must be some ideology in the way here or maybe politics or cognitive dissonance. I mean you could have just ignored the comment if you were in ambivalent disagreement.
Having worked in social services for 14 years it has become clear to me that social support, ie healthy family structures, friends and coworkers, as well as having a meaningful reason to get out of bed in the morning are the most important factors when it comes to overcoming addiction. I'm not aware of much research regarding this aspect of treatment. All I can say to that is that I have a very paranoid and pessimistic view as to why.