Posted by SLS on November 28, 2005, at 16:19:08
In reply to Re: Some Consequences, posted by alexandra_k on November 28, 2005, at 15:19:47
> > The treatment of addiction in the individual might best be of a multimodal approach that addresses and accounts for the spectrum of contributions of the biological, psychological, spiritual, and environmental unique to the development of addiction in that individual.
> Yeah, a holistic model rather than an atomistic / reductionist model.
> > It becomes necessary, therefore, to offer as many tools as possible, not all of which are appropriate for each individual. Just as in other aspects of adult life, one must make decisions along the way as to which offerings are worth keeping and which are best rejected.
> Yes. Though... Treatments should be careful not to portray falsehoods as facts...Would you care to list any of these falsehoods?
> > For many people, the spiritual being is integrated as tightly to the whole of human consciousness as is the intellectual. It is vulnerable and can be damaged. Spirituality can be the single most powerful drive for change. It therefore becomes an important goal for some to nurture their spiritual nature in order that the whole being be brought into a state of sobriety.
> Hmm.
> Holistic models usually do incorporate an aspect of spirituality, yes.
>
> But should spiritual development be considered a requisite for recovering from alchoholism?No. I don't believe it should be a requisite.
> > Is there a God?
> >
> > I think that to even feel the need to ask this question betrays man's spiritual nature. I'll leave it to a higher power to provide the answer.
> ?Exactly.
> I think we ask this question because we acquire the concept of god in the normal course of development much as we acquire the concepts of 'tooth fairy' and 'santa claus' and 'unicorn' etc etc.
I think the quest for understanding naturally and inevitably begs the question, "Why existence?" It is an adult question for which no childhood teachings are needed to provoke. It appears in all cultures despite the absence of a tooth fairy fable.
> I think...
> Tis best not to conflate spirituality with god / higher power...I didn't know there was a difference.
:-)
- Scott
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