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Originally Posted by Shasown

Of course there will be a certain amount of selfishness in it, there is in all cases of addiction. You know its bad for you and you want to stop, however wanting to stop wont cure the psyciological and psychological symptoms of the addiction.

In order to become an addict you have to start using whatever you become addicted to, however thats not to say people decide deliberately to become addicted, most addicts dont realise they are addicted till they realise they have little or no control over it. So in a way yes they are selfish.

Obvously there will be people who during the time of their addiction and treatment are selfish, some will be weak and give in all too easily.

However prior to condemning them, people should try walking in their shoes for a while.

Whilst I agree with some of what you say - there is an awful lot of help out there for people today - but so many just don't want to know! We know when we discharge them from the ward - they will go straight to the nearest pub - and probably be re-admitted - it is so frustrating!