Drug Addiction: Drug Addiction Facts

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Is drug addiction the biggest enemy of humanity? How many agree or disagree?
A person loses purity, identity and becomes a person which he is not. Controlled drug intake? it doesnt matter. Even a Micro gram of these drugs like cocaine disables a person's ability to do even the basic of things. That includes personal hygiene too Religion is the biggest enemy? Yes there are cults, so what the heck? The fact that people make religion a source of enemy is a sign that evil is taking over the world. I might have to agree with hard headed religious people on this one.

Is religion just an escape from reality much like drug addiction and alcoholism?
If someone is religious, does that mean that something missing in their lives and they are unhappy.

Are there evil spirits, lost souls, that died from lusts like drug addiction, that hang around and get us to..?
..stay addicted, so they can get in us temporarily and get the buzz? Alcoholic black out? Gluttony,sloth?

Looking for a drug addiction charity?
I am looking for a charity to donate to. I would like to find one that benefits the families and loved ones left behind when someone passes away as a result of a drug overdose, or possibly one that benefits families of drug addicts. I am looking for non profit organizations or groups, and preferably ones that deliver at least 80 % of their donations to the families.

Atheists & Believers: What are some good organizations you know of that fight against hard drug addiction?
Here in Washington DC, there's a group called " Second Genesis" that I've given money to that is supposed to be pretty successful in getting crack and heroin users off drugs, using a " tough love" method. I think the founders organizers are probably Jewish, judging from their literature, but I'm not sure of this.Are there either religiously oriented or purely secular groups that you know about & recommend supporting, that are helping people to escape from substance abuse & addiction?

Is alcoholism/drug addiction a disease?
I'm sure this has been asked many times but allow me to put a little spin on the question by asking many other questions of relevance.Do you think one of the above qualifies but not the other?Do you think the government is sending mixed messages by one being legal and not the other?Should the government be using 'tax on alcohol' money toward treatment for alcoholics?Are we winning the war against drugs?Would we see a decrease in drug usage if the tax money on the sales of legalized drugs was used toward education, prevention and rehabilitation?Do these questions cause you to reevaluate your position?I get particular enjoyment posing my questions to the 'seniors'. I have the utmost respect for them and I value their opinions no matter how wrong they are ... lol.I expect hope to hear f Just Joyce, Dee Jay, oldman, Mr. Ed, Plum Ecc, Miz D, shortstuff, etc. You know who you are. Tell me what you think. aguadelf ... the following is a quote f your statement ... A disease is something you could not possibly have any control over. Regardless of how one became dependent there are examples of ppl becoming drug addicts thru the administration of drugs in the hospital the fact remains that these ppl have no control over their dependency.Sally You ARE an authority. Anyone w 22 yrs. of sobriety after dependency knows more than the so called authorities.Just Joyce Education IS the key. Most dependent ppl struggle with, " If I only knew then what I know now I would have never started" .One is too many and 1000 is never enough.glass It already IS everyone's problem. The increase in crime due to dependent ppl. ALONE is enough for the country to take a united stand toward DECREASING the users. The problem continues to get worse.Whether you know it or not, many tax dollars are already being spent toward county funded beds for rehab enrollees.Keep your head in your butt and the problem will go away.Miz D Anyone that comes f a family that has a genetic predisposition to alcohol drug abuse is in a position where they need the education that much more.This country doesn't do nearly enough as evidenced by a 40 yr. war on drugs that has resulted in more usage and an over crowded prison system.How bad does it have to get before this country changes it's position?

Have you ever noticed that people with drug addictions often have unusually pale blue eyes?
I have worked with addicts for years and have noticed that a very high percentage of them have unusually pale blue eyes. Is there anything to this?I mean, clearly this would really only apply to caucasians but among caucasians who are addicted to drugs, have you noticed this?

Why would a agency that's trying to get people off drug addiction put those people on other addicting drugs? ?
such as methadone or subboxin

What are the similarities beween Christianity and drug addiction?
Notice I didn't ask how they are different, how they are alike.

Why does society accept pill addiction more than illegal drug addiction?
If a person does illegal drugs they call them bums and no good junkies, but if they pop a bunch of pills they get more sympathy and are not judged as much as people who do heroine, coke, etc. Why the double standard? Isn't taking pills all the time more destructive then a person who smokes weed everyday or that occasionally does crack?

Christian resources that address drug addiction?
Tobacco in particular.Thanks I don't really need glib answers and meant resourses not treatments LoL.sucker suicide Christians place great importance on God. The bible says to love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength. Sirensong sunshine, I'm humbled do the 2 points really mean that much?

Is dedicating ones life to religion worse than dedicating ones life to drug addiction?
Drug addiction typically only causes damage to one person s life the drug addict. But religion causes damage to not just the religion addict but to almost everyone they contact throughout their life, especially their children, right? So in most cases, it would be better for humanity if religious people lived their lives in a drug induced haze rather than to have them screwing up their children s minds, spreading their ridiculous beliefs to other people and voting for corrupt politicians who use religion to gain power, right?

Bible Scriptures:About overcoming drug addiction?
can anyone help me find really nice scriptures related to that...or about god helping us get through tough times.And I know the bible doesn't directly talk about illegal drug use.. but I hope you understand what I mean.If you can't think of anything from the bible, maybe you know a poem or song lyrics.Thanks

Does anyone know a good website,where you can chat about drugs,addiction,chat,up to date,etc....?
I would like to talk to about different drugs, the side affects how they make you feel the withdrawls. That kind of stuff. Mostly for my family,but for me too.