Posted by Partlycloudy on July 3, 2014, at 7:14:00
In reply to Re: (Big breath) OK...trauma stuff. Not triggering., posted by Beckett on July 2, 2014, at 23:52:38
> > heavy drug use stunts emotional growth at the point where heavy use started.
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> I'm not sure about this. I can see how this could be both a fruitful and negative lens when considering the psychic landscape of a drug user/person in recovery. In recovery I was often invalidated and infantilized. This might not be what you are addressing. I was not a heavy drug user.I agree. I am talking about the type of heavy use where the kids pretty much trade in going to school for trading in drugs. There is often a split in emotional connection at home, and the drug(s) of choice become the primary focus of life.
My understanding is that such heavy use before the ages of roughly 21 to 25 can greatly impact the development of the higher functions of the brain, like decision making. Knowing right from wrong.Most of the other clients at facility were under the age of 22, had gone through rehab multiple times (and considered it a joke and a vacation from jail). And, as I mentioned, some of then liked to regal the others with their tales of overdosing and how many drugs they would do at once. And would do again when they left.
I would suggest walking a mile in my shoes, but they might not fit.
PC
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