Reblogged from debbie bayer blog:
In the wake of the tragic loss of Phillip Seymour Hoffman, a great artist, partner, father, brother, and son, I offer the following facts about the neurological disease of addiction.
The overwhelming majority of adults in the western world have passed through experimental stages in their lives where they have dabbled with some kind of brain altering addictive substance, i.e., cigarettes, alcohol, prescriptionpain killers, ADHD medication, anti-anxiety medication, and yes, even marijuana (save the 'it's not addictive" arguments for later, please).
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Thought provoking - thinking of my nephew who is presently in treatment, other relatives who struggle daily with addiction.
Published on February 08, 2014 14:47