tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4773175694027086382.post8286459930860661436..comments2024-01-30T17:48:03.547-06:00Comments on South Kansas City Observer: Addiction, continuedThe Observerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17696168395133075354noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4773175694027086382.post-6535621078146585322011-01-05T15:01:23.608-06:002011-01-05T15:01:23.608-06:00Thanks. :)Thanks. :)chuckhttp://southkansascityobserver.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4773175694027086382.post-80752124199562663792011-01-01T21:37:15.873-06:002011-01-01T21:37:15.873-06:00chuck--
thanks for a terrific comment! This is s...chuck--<br /><br />thanks for a terrific comment! This is such a rich topic, I wouldn't be surprised that I return to it sometime in this new year.<br /><br />I think that personal chemistry does play a role in addiction. Again, why I like parts of Dr. Phil's quote--complex, resistant and relapse. I don't think it is part of any conspiracy to keep the treatment industry in business! (See first comment to 12/29 post)<br /><br />I am the grandchild of an alcoholic. I experimented with small amounts of ETOH as a young adult, but found it an unpleasant experience. In 1985, in conjunction with church membership, I chose to abstain. I also experimented with pot, but when, in 1980, research results showed that pot was bad for memory, I gave it up. My attention and memory are bad enough, I reasoned. I do not even think about stimulants, because I do think I would like them. My brain chemistry meets my will! And I say no.<br /><br />BTW, Keep up the good work on TKC, keeping the Mexican honest! Your views on crime are right on, but some don't want to hear it.<br /><br />The ObserverThe Observerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17696168395133075354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4773175694027086382.post-89995087951164700462011-01-01T10:01:40.717-06:002011-01-01T10:01:40.717-06:00By now, after all many shootings by police of susp...By now, after all many shootings by police of suspects with Bar B Q forks and knives etc. ya gotta believe that a guy who doesn't "put down the weapon" is serious about using it.<br /><br />I have been in many violent situations in my life, and I always think, maybe because of the practice, that I would shoot the guy in the knee. Seriously, party is OVER. That is bad enough, and I gotta think a taser would be more appropriate, but, if your out there very day, dealing with pukes on drugs with criminal inent and a murderous bent, then you just might be shooting for dead center too.<br /><br />His mom looks really sad, I am so sorry, as are we all are, I am sure for this bad turn of events.<br /><br />Truth is, its chemicals in your body. Not your personality, or character, or anything else, just luck of draw. Its how YOUR particular body reacts to the drugs.<br /><br />For example, I have done coke in my life any number of times. I have very little of what you, in the classic sense would call 'character'. It had some effect on me, I was NEVER adicted and did the stuff off and on for years. Sometimes, once a year, sometimes 20 or 30 times a year and sometimes years would go by, as it has now, and I would not do it at all.<br /><br />I am not trying to be cool here, I am just saying that I have seen guys whom I admired a whole hell of a lot, with the initiative, get up an go, morals, ehtics you name it, all those things we like to call good, go down in a flash because of one experience with coke or meth.<br /><br />My brother died 5 years ago of a meth overdose. So I get it.<br /><br />I was just lucky, the shit never meant anything to me special, kinda like German Chocalate cake, I love the stuff, but only like it every now and then.<br /><br />Its not a choice, its just the breaks.<br /><br />So, don't ever do it, and you won't get hooked.<br /><br />Easy to say.<br /><br />JMOchuckhttp://southkansascityobserver.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4773175694027086382.post-64483892570218944602010-12-31T18:43:58.958-06:002010-12-31T18:43:58.958-06:00Bob G:
This is one of the most significant issues ...Bob G:<br />This is one of the most significant issues in health care today, getting people to take care of themselves and follow instructions.<br /><br />It's the balance of free will verses the good of all. We see it today in the mental health field as you can't force anyone into care. <br /><br />If the government becomes purveyors of health care, we could see more sticks employed to make people comply.<br /><br />Watch this issue, it's important!<br /><br />The Observer<br /><br />Stay safe out there--do you have any Kevlar to wear if you need to go out?The Observerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17696168395133075354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4773175694027086382.post-77760136042836890222010-12-31T18:40:27.466-06:002010-12-31T18:40:27.466-06:00Ann T:
It would be interesting to know how much cr...Ann T:<br />It would be interesting to know how much crime has drugs as a significant factor. This is why getting more people to face the world sober would be a good idea!<br /><br />You have a great and safe New Year!<br /><br />The ObserverThe Observerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17696168395133075354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4773175694027086382.post-8542832738243328272010-12-31T10:46:46.281-06:002010-12-31T10:46:46.281-06:00T.O.:
There are a myriad of treatment options avai...T.O.:<br />There are a myriad of treatment options available to help people like that today, as opposed to decades ago.<br /><br />All the people have to do is AVAIL themselves of it.<br /><br />Many times, they don't even take that first step.<br /><br />DO we have the right to FORCE them in the name of public safety?<br />That's where it stops being a treatment issue and becomes a LEGAL issue.<br />And that can inhibit treatment just as well as never going to GET treatment at all.<br /><br />A real catch-22.<br /><br />Have a good weekend.Bob G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09222203353717749897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4773175694027086382.post-32644333534092673582010-12-31T10:08:53.756-06:002010-12-31T10:08:53.756-06:00Dear The Observer,
Oh yes. When we read a story li...Dear The Observer,<br />Oh yes. When we read a story like this, we have a reaction and then go on to the next one.<br /><br />But really this story covers a multitude of issues, and the addiction one is the driver of all the others.<br /><br />Not only that, but your close reading reminds me that thoughtfulness is the key. <br /><br />I look forward to more, on this or any subject,<br />Ann T.Ann T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11128699035211561119noreply@blogger.com