In America, addiction is treated wrong. They put people in a rehab, do a few exercises, say a few words, and Bam- they're out on the street, back to their old ways.
Everyone needs something to replace whatever the addiction was. Addiction is caused by something missing...
Decades ago a scientist put a rat in a cage with two bottles of water- one was cocaine mixed.
The rat chose the cocaine water every time and eventually dies.
The scientist then created a rat haven. He got a large cage with plenty of toys and fun rat items, and added several rats for community.
He put two water bottles in this cage as well, with one being laced with cocaine.
He found the rats had so much fun stuff to do, and rat friends to play with, that they rarely if ever drank from the cocaine water.
Addiction recovery calls for much more than a period of sobriety. It calls for a complete overhaul of ones entire surroundings.
I am so glad you are healthy and writing. We are blessed to be able to read your musings and creations :)
I'll level with you.
The book that I'm writing (this piece included) is pretty much how I corrected my addiction. From start to finish, every chapter is a step by step guide on how I recovered, if you read it that way. It's designed to be a nice read, and to make the reader think. It's an all-inclusive how to fill your life with love book.
I'm writing it out here, piece by piece now. That way I can capitalise on time, rewards, and money haha.
You are right though. If we had love to go to then we wouldn't need the cocaine water.
I had a shit childhood though. What if the rat believed it didn't deserve the fun room? What if the rat could see the fun room but was too scared to ask the owner if he could use it? Not knowing that he could just take it for himself?
I try to tackle all this, and more, in my book :)
What if the rat believed it didn't deserve the fun room? What if the rat could see the fun room but was too scared to ask the owner if he could use it? Not knowing that he could just take it for himself?
Good points.
I believe your book will do very well.
I hope so! When I'm done I'll package you up a free copy and send it off :)
I'd like that :)
What you just wrote there, though, you just made me realise that I forgot at least one or two pieces I need to write - so I thank you for that :)
I am honored to be a gentle nudge!
I am honoured to share your wisdom :)
Oh, I'm at least 30k words in - so this piece is quite a way in :)