Posted by Rzip on January 28, 2001, at 23:19:03
In reply to Re:Celexa and Ecstasy-No myth but denial, posted by dennis on January 27, 2001, at 21:13:08
Dennis,
The DSM-IV defines substance abuse mainly on socially unacceptable usage and continuous usage despite obvious consequences. So, if you still choose to continue the illegal drug intake despite (or because) of the societal violation; then I would kindly suggest that you take an insightful look at why you are doing this.
Here is the way I see it, if you continue the substance abuse, you will become (or are) dependent upon it. The DSM-IV defines drug dependence mainly upon the criteria that one spends a great deal of time obtaining the drug; and one can not quit despite the wish to do so (hence: the dependence labelling). So, that is the chemical dependence pathway that you are heading toward.
I am however writing more out of concern for the psychological aspect of your actions. The same criteria that defines Substance Abuse also carry weight in the underlying psychological reasoning for your actions. So the question I would ask of you is why do you feel the need to go against society and its rules and regulations.
Personally, I do not like to mingle totally into societal scenes either. I am very unconvential and I am very proud of it. I love attention. But I don't abuse chemical substances because those are very agonizing ways to self-destruct. I do not even use Nutrasweet because it is an artifical chemical: Aspirtame (sp?). So, I am just suggesting that perhaps you can think of better and more legal ways to call attention to yourself in the current societal mass?
- Rzip
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