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Yes, so true. I once had a boyfriend who warned me not to go on any medication for my mental illness--he just thought that was bad news. Here's the laugh-out-loud: He was addicted to opiates at the time! Talk about denial.
I really like the point you made about people thinking alcoholism was a "moral weakness." I have many non-alcoholic friends, and have dated quite a few non-alcoholics, and it's amazing how many people still think this. Lots of folks just don't buy the disease theory.
I remember seeing an episode of "politically incorrect" with Bill Maher years ago on addiction. Helen Gurley-Brown was a guest, and she just stated that addicts need to take responsibility and control themselves. And the whole audience burst into applause. Scott Weiland was also a guest, along with Dr. Drew, and they were trying to explain how the disease works in the brain, and nobody was buying it. I remember feeling really bad for them. Hopefully this is changing, even if it takes time!
Best!
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