Originally Posted by
Murray4x5 
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WHAT!!!
I was almost late for work this morning writing up that sincere, heartfelt, informative post earlier today. Man, talk about feeling futile...sort of the online equivalent to what premature ejaculation must feel like
My apologies Murray, I meant to post the poll in Cafe Central and though I had.
I found your post useful.
I too see addiction as a brain disorder, some say brain disease. Addiction hijacks the limbic region, making drug seeking thoughts and behaviors on the same plane as seeking food/water for basic survival.
I've read stories about brain injury and behavioral change. Those "many layers of grey matter above my "lizard brain" may get damaged by prolonged drug use. making it real hard to counter the compulsion to use. That's why people that participate in a recovery recovery stand a better chance at recovery. Seeking social approval is a strong instinct too. Helping to compensate a brain that may be damaged from addiction.