Posted by partlycloudy on April 26, 2005, at 8:39:29
In reply to Not popular beliefs..., posted by medhed on April 25, 2005, at 21:46:47
I love the last line of your post!
I think that all cultures in the human race (with the exception of the Inuit, who had to wait for the white man to foist alcohol upon them) has been using mind altering substances since recorded history began.I believe that people can use mind altering substances all their lives and not be addicted to them. I also believe (personally) that for some of us, we are genetically predispositioned to almost immediately form an abusive relationship with these substances.
I believe that for most people, using these substances on a ceremonial or recreational basis don't constitute abuse; but I can attest that my body is hard-wired for substance abuse. In my case, it's alcohol that turns me from a pleasant, rather mild mannered chicken sh*t into a sarcastic witch. For me there are emotional factors that come into play (I'm not exactly comfortable being Me) that reinforces the abusive behaviour, but I'm well aware that continuing to drink is the fast track to ending any kind of relationship with another human being and isolating myself even further.
That's my take, anyhow.
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