homeless people are people too

Actually, no. He must have shown up while I was gone. Far as I'm concerned all it took for me was him reacting to her story with "don't go glorifying homelessness now". Where the fuck did that come from?

That's debatable. People who know alot more about addiction then we ever will still haven't made their minds up about it.

Seems like the only people who are certain one way or the other are that special breed of "recovered" addict with "I kicked drugs so I know everything now" tattooed on their foreheads.

whatever, it doesn't deserve what it got here.

And again, nobodies asking you too.

LOL! If that's true, bravo. Most people can't pull both of those things off at the same time.

 

So he's an asshole, big deal. That doen't mean what he said about addiction isn't a valid point. As you said, people still haven't made up their minds consider the point he made a very viable option. It's no less credible or likely than the view anon girl had, yet she called him twisted and he did not attack her.

Done a lot of drugs in my life. A lot of drugs. Way too many drugs, of all kinds. Both my parents did a lot of drugs as well. Take coke for instance: I didn't get addicted to coke because my parents did it. I got addicted to coke because I put too much of it up my nose. Can't say I've "kicked" drugs, but I've narrowed down the ones I like and learned to control it. I think the drug issue is a case by case basis, really. Which would mean neither of them were right or wrong. They just don't have the ability to compromise.

It doesn't deserve anything. It is what it is.

The irony is I don't feel sorry for myself.

 

It's more about the context. His "addiction's a choice" post was in response to her telling about her friends suicide which was in response to his accusation of "glorifeing homelessness".

Sorry but yeah that's an attack.Belittleing someone's situation is a classic passive agressive opening move by someone who's looking to start shit with someone, he's hoping, won't be able to fight back.

I'm not questioning anybodies right to post in any thread they want. I'm just a little suspicous of your motives.

 

Naykid.....Don't give me the stranger act here. I think we both know very well that you provided me exactly what I was looking for when I spoke my mind in here. A decent exchange of thoughts and opinions; let's face it, that's all this has been. Not a single thing that has been stated by either of us is a provable fact. It's all based on speculation of a strangers identity. You chose to believe, and I chose not to. That's all it boils down to.

 

Are we done now? because i've been sitting here with this joint in my hand, flicking my lighter, for about a half hour now waiting until I was sure I didn't need my brain for the rest of the night...

 

Yeah we're done my guy. Enjoy your joint. Take a puff for me.

 

gotya covered on that.

 

now that I couldn't have put better myself
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Yeah. There will be another like it in due time. I'll see what I can do j/k

 

Hm, yeah, I also get annoyed when people talk about mental addiction like their gonna go through life threatening and/OR extremly painful physical withdrawl. I see a huge difference and agree that withdrawl is the main criterea for "real addiction"- though I'm sure some would disagree.
I personally just don't pay much mind to mental addiction or to having an addictive personality without a physical addiction.

 

well, now, hang on. mental addictions and not being able to get your substance DOES cause a physiological response in the body, just nowhere near the withdrawal of a physical addiction. deep depression, strong anxiety, panic, whatever. it can get extremely scary for someone, they feel like they're losing their minds.

but to say it's the same a a strong physical addiction whose withdrawals can kill you, that's a bit much. however, i don't think anyone's suffering should be downplayed just because someone else has it worse.

 

This thread makes me want to squat in your houses while you're away on holiday. I'd take all your money and buy boose, then I'd s**t all over your furniture so you won't want to come in for three months, by which point I'd be considered the legal owner. . j/k. But seriously, I do want to bomb you.

 

Since you mentioned it, yes. Studies have shown that heredity can play a part in addiction.

 

Yeah. exactly.... a PART.

 

Fuck. I just realized this thread is a month old.


Fuckity Fuck Fuck Fuck

 

I'm mad that someone brought this lame thread back. I was tired of seeing it before and now it's back.....

 

Thanks for reaffirming my comment. I guess.

 

^haha. sarcastic?

It's a part of addiction, sure. There is lots of proof of that... however, someone that KNOWS his dad is an alcoholic can keep that in mind, be careful with his drinking and not become addicted. (same with drugs, just one example)

So, yeah, it's a part but not the determinator.

 

can we just let it die the fuck down again?
please?