Drug Abuse: Drug Rehabilitation Facts

Question: Do alcohol & drug abuse addicts feel emotional pain on an almost constant basis?

(Posted by: on 2011-08-27 19:31:57)

Im watching a movie about an alcoholic & she makes this comment.... "just once, i want to feel good for 5 minutes. "

Posted by: 忠実空� Cuddle☯Fox on 2011-08-27, 19:33:20

If they do, they aren't doing it right anymore.

Posted by: Watchman Nee on 2011-08-27, 19:33:50

As a rule of thumb, yes, but not absolutely 100%. When I was an alcoholic I felt pretty good when I started drinking, for the first hour or two.

Posted by: CreationCrusher10000 on 2011-08-27, 19:36:29

I don't know. See, it's hard to measure internals like that unless you can actually read neurological signals without tech. It's likely she's just excusing her uncontrollable behavior. Most people don't know the reasons why they do the things they do.

Posted by: Qwertyuiop on 2011-08-27, 19:46:38

Many people turn to drugs and alcohol in order to deal with their own pain, often from depression or a personal tragedy.