I've never been addicted to something. I don't understand how someone could become addicted to anything. It doesn't make sense to me. I can quit doing anything whenever I want, maybe I just have willpower, morals, or integrity, idk.
I normally don't feed the trolls but I can't stand ignorance on this subject.
1: Some people are more likely than other to become addicted to (x). Sometimes its genetics, sometimes its their upbringing...sometimes its just the way it is.
2. Usually when people say that someone is addicted to something, they actually mean dependent. Very few addicts or alcoholics are physically addicted. Most are dependent in that their bodies aren't used to acting without those substances. There are plenty of people addicted to porn and other things that are not chemicals. They are just very used to them and can't imagine life without it.
3. You cannot quit doing anything you want, whenever you want. Quit breathing or sleeping or eating. The same little twinge of fear that you feel when you really imagine going without those things is the same thing an addicts feels when they imagine stopping. Except addicts usually have anxiety issues that make the fear much, much stronger.
4. Most addicts have too much willpower. They are very self reliant and are convinced that they can will their way out of their addictions. We call it good ol Uncle Will. Uncle Will never comes through.
5. Morals have zero to do with it. Most addicts consider themselves better than other addicts because they have higher morals. "I don't steal...I've never hurt anyone....I'm still a good provider." Just because someone is an addict it doesn't mean they don't have morals.
6. I would like you to give me your definition of integrity before I address that.
Yes I am a drunk. I know all about this subject from first hand information. If you are trolling, this is the wrong topic in the wrong place. If you would really like information, I am here to help.
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