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I'm not sure "choice" and "addiction" go together.
I have to respectfully disagree, a person can choose not to use drugs in the first place. Is there anyone on the planet that doesn't know crack is addictive?
Her situation (as well as many others) is sad. It is sad to see someone make bad choices and cause pain to the people around them. My sympathies are directed more to them than to her.
People can choose not to use drugs in the first place, I agree. However, people err. I've seen studies that have shown 90%+ addiction rates for certain drugs (meth) for first-time, single use. I believe that all life is sacred, and any death is a tragedy. Do you feel sorrow for those that commit suicide? That's a choice. Those that have heart issues due to poor eating habits? That's a choice. It's a narrow edge to walk, and I believe (although you may not agree) that compassion for all is an ultimately happier way of life than disdain for those that die due to poor choices.
I'm not sure "choice" and "addiction" go together.
I have to respectfully disagree, a person can choose not to use drugs in the first place. Is there anyone on the planet that doesn't know crack is addictive?
Her situation (as well as many others) is sad. It is sad to see someone make bad choices and cause pain to the people around them. My sympathies are directed more to them than to her.
People can choose not to use drugs in the first place, I agree. However, people err. I've seen studies that have shown 90%+ addiction rates for certain drugs (meth) for first-time, single use. I believe that all life is sacred, and any death is a tragedy. Do you feel sorrow for those that commit suicide? That's a choice. Those that have heart issues due to poor eating habits? That's a choice. It's a narrow edge to walk, and I believe (although you may not agree) that compassion for all is an ultimately happier way of life than disdain for those that die due to poor choices.