tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4432832965657953047.post4037786493342705096..comments2024-03-10T03:35:44.159-07:00Comments on psycovate: AddictionM Berghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04549943950936632945noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4432832965657953047.post-172734818864057512017-08-07T08:45:55.158-07:002017-08-07T08:45:55.158-07:00I don't believe you can ever "cure" ...I don't believe you can ever "cure" an addiction, you just become more mindful of it and its consequences of your life. I know it sounds like a cheesy phrase that the fall back on in any movie scene dealing with a AA program but admitting is the first part of the battle. "Hello, my name is (blank) and I'm an alcoholic." To know and acknowledge an addiction actually makes it real. Seeing the addiction and putting plans into motion for recovery is key. I agree with Jennifer, an addict has to develop strong coping skills in order to work through an addiction. And the lifestyle choices Michael mentioned must be made. It is called recovery not a cure.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02995468400722791069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4432832965657953047.post-80222999036985541332017-08-06T04:03:08.013-07:002017-08-06T04:03:08.013-07:00Addiction is a disease that is incurable and can b...Addiction is a disease that is incurable and can be treated by remaining abstinent by way of applying healthy coping skills and activities daily. You are absolutely right Michael, individuals can ruin their lives while clean and sober because drugs aren't the problem, the individual is. Without changing how a person reacts to situations the cycle of insanity continues without the substance present. As far as the Naltrexone pill, it's designed to help individuals fight the cravings and decrease obsessive thoughts to use opiate drugs and alcohol while blocking the receptors for that day. There is "no cure" for addiction. However there are healthy ways to learn to cope with addiction such as; 12 step meetings, building a healthy support system, getting a sponsor, counseling, exercise, changing diet, and spirituality. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11872448693530855053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4432832965657953047.post-39302146355221570302017-08-05T16:11:55.258-07:002017-08-05T16:11:55.258-07:00Hey Michael, I totally agree with you opinion on h...Hey Michael, I totally agree with you opinion on how addiction is much deeper than we think. Of course it is a chemical response in the brain, and we can fix that through recovery, and like you mentioned Naltrexone, but some people use in the first place to numb the pain they are feeling. Addiction is a long, hard road that takes a lot of counseling and support in order to fully recover. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17563700799187861711noreply@blogger.com