One topic that always seems to catch my eye is addiction. According to American Society of Addiction Medicine, Addiction is characterized by inability to consistently abstain, impairment in behavioral control,Addiction craving, diminished recognition of significant problems with one’s behaviors and interpersonal relationships, and a dysfunctional emotional response. Typically, people believe that drug addiction is a choice and that anyone who does it is lacking willpower and is just a typical “junkie”. I decided to argue this assumption and find deeper reasonings as to why people are addicted to specifically drugs and/or activities and why they are unable to discontinue their use. However, most have never considered the fact that it could be
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E.G: I agree with the statement that addiction is a willpower based choice. V.L; Have your views and/or feelings changed over time since the beginning?
Why?
E.G: No not necessarily because all of us have our own little addictions, such as feet. I do not believe there is a such thing as true addictions, overall my view on addiction has not really changed. V.L: What advice would you offer to individuals who see someone suffering from addiction? E.G: I would tell them that it is best to help people in need because they are suffering from something way bigger than all of us. Also, that Jesus has power over everything and anything is possible. V.L: Have you ever had a personal encounter with anyone who has had an addiction? If yes, explain. E.G: No, but I would start to pray for them and also aid them in seeking help. V.L: Any thoughts or additional feelings that you would like to share relating to this topic? E.G: If you are dealing with an addiction, imagine yourself getting better, imagine doing things that you want to do but you can't because of your addiction.
E.G: I agree with the statement that addiction is a willpower based choice. V.L; Have your views and/or feelings changed over time since the beginning?
Why?
E.G: No not necessarily because all of us have our own little addictions, such as feet. I do not believe there is a such thing as true addictions, overall my view on addiction has not really changed. V.L: What advice would you offer to individuals who see someone suffering from addiction? E.G: I would tell them that it is best to help people in need because they are suffering from something way bigger than all of us. Also, that Jesus has power over everything and anything is possible. V.L: Have you ever had a personal encounter with anyone who has had an addiction? If yes, explain. E.G: No, but I would start to pray for them and also aid them in seeking help. V.L: Any thoughts or additional feelings that you would like to share relating to this topic? E.G: If you are dealing with an addiction, imagine yourself getting better, imagine doing things that you want to do but you can't because of your addiction.