By Tom Rees, on February 16th, 2010%
I have included a video presentation about depression, because I believe that most alcoholics and some drug addicts are simply depressed. I say “simply depressed” — but nothing is simple. Convincing an alcoholic or addict they need help is very difficult. Make no mistake about it, however — the disease of addiction is as bad and as serious as having cancer. If you let it go long enough and don’t “catch” it, like cancer, it… Read More
. . . → Read More: Quick videos about all the facets of depression – take a look!
By Tom Rees, on February 8th, 2010%
I would like to make this post an extremely short one (for once) and encourage you to simply comment on the questions. I will then blog on the answers and reveal and comment on what people tend to think. Pick a question or 2 or 3 and comment.
- What do you think when you see an alcoholic hanging out in front of 7-11 begging. Does it bother you?
- What do you think when you
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. . . → Read More: What do you think of alcoholics? Are they bad people, weak, unfortunate?
By Tom Rees, on February 1st, 2010%
You were probably discussing the subject at some point in the past when someone remarked “oh, he’s an addict” or “she’s an alcoholic” in an accusatory tone. If they had been talking about almost any other medical problem and said “he’s diabetic” or “she’s got cancer”, however, their tone would probably have been different — likely more sympathetic. This is because addiction is generally not viewed as a disease, unfortunately, but is perceived by many… Read More
. . . → Read More: Addiction: it goes to the very root of the brain.
