02-21-2010, 04:12 PM
(02-20-2010, 06:52 PM)Peregrinus Wrote: addiction is the only thing stronger than the motherly instinct, and it is very often stronger than the will to survive.
Very true! Wonderland Avenue makes this abundantly clear.
(02-20-2010, 06:52 PM)Peregrinus Wrote: If one understands that, they understand what little chance they have of changing the addict; none.
When the addict is still an addict, I would agree with this. But, having kicked a habit myself, I believe that everyone has the potential to change. So it really depends on when you happen to offer them help. If you happen to offer your help at a time when they are choosing to quit the addiction, then your help might very well be received and it might even be of great service to the person. I don't think it's absolutely futile to ever offer help.
(02-20-2010, 06:52 PM)Peregrinus Wrote: Yet another perspective. Do you have any habits you would like to change? Ok, change it now. There, wasn't that easy? or not?
Heh, good point!
(02-20-2010, 06:52 PM)Peregrinus Wrote: A habit begins forming after a repetition of six times doing the same thing
And some drugs, like meth, can be addictive after only once!
(02-20-2010, 06:52 PM)Peregrinus Wrote: It takes a lifetime, if you ask one that has cleaned up. They are never over it. The most they can hope to achieve is staying clean, for the urge will always remain.
I know that's what the 'experts' say but that's not taking into account spiritual transformation.