Posted by Shes_Initforthemoney on May 2, 2012, at 20:30:00
In reply to Re: link, posted by linkadge on May 2, 2012, at 16:17:23
> If somebody has a problem with meth, I am very sympathetic. However, I'm not as sympathetic when somebody refuses to see it as a problem.
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> A lot of people with drug problems try and justify it by saying that "everybody does it".
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> If everybody jumped off a cliff that wouldn't make it a good idea.
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> LinkadgeNow C'mon. Denial is a part of addiction. I've worked Detox and heard so much of this. I need a stim every day..dexedrine...have for years and will likely continue until my expiry (lol). Some forms of amphetamines are prescribed...some are illegal. There is a grey area..and I believe in Harm Reduction more than anything. If there is a safer alternative...do it...even if it has some risks. I see small..controled doses of Dexedrine as "methadone" is to heroin. Maybe even better risk wise. IF RJ wants help...what his addiction is treating has to be replaced..and again..if he can find a good addiction specialist..I have seen doctors prescribe a dose of dexedrine (usually spansules) that the client has to take in his/her office every day. Now that Vyvanse is around..it is much safer to dispense this med.
I am NOT saying your concerns are invalid...but anger has done nothing than but propel stigma and intollerance.
Jay
"I am not afraid of death, I just don't want to be there when it happens."
Woody Allen
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