How Addiction Happens

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Question by Chris K: What is the problem with addiction itself?
What are the moral qualms that base our moral inquisition on addiction. These days, in addition to all of the regular, real addictions, we have the inclusion of “soft addictions”, such as an addiction to shopping, or television.
I mean for this to also question our societal opposition (especially as of these last few years) to regular old addictions. What is wrong with the addiction itself if the addict enjoys it? After all, the unbearable lows that come with addiction also come with comparatively fantastic highs. If a person decides that the highs of said addiction make the lows worth dealing with, then why is it such a problem?
My basic question here is this: What moral authority do those who oppose addictive behaviors/substances have to impose their will on those who disagree with their holier-than-thou hypothesis? Why is addiction such a shameful thing. After all, addiction only causes pain to the addict himself. Emotional pain to family, etc. is not a morally justifiable reason
For after all, if we criminalized everything that caused any emotional harm to anyone, everybody would be a criminal, since nobody is so wholesome as to have never emotionally offended someone, whether they are close family or friends, or otherwise.    Read more...

How Addiction Happens: Great Christian Addiction Treatment And Recovery Programs – Transworld News
A true, meaningful recovery can only happen with a supportive addiction treatment and recovery program. It is well and good to want to be free of an addiction to drugs and alcohol, but without the right tools, it is just an empty promise. Taking the time …
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How Addiction Happens: Perspective Please! In Support of Anthony Weiner – Huffingtonpost.com
When Weiner’s addiction was first exposed … Though time is short, it still could happen: first and foremost Weiner must seek help and let us all know he is doing so. This brave and honest step will encourage the thousands with similar difficulties …
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How Addiction Happens: Are You Addicted To Twitter? Here’s How To Fight It – Mediabistro.com
And it sometimes negatively impacts other areas of your life. Without help, you might become a total Twitter addict – believe me, I’ve seen it happen. Many people think of addiction as being substance-based, but there are many “soft addictions” or …
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How Addiction Happens: ‘Everything Must Go’ one everyone must see – Tri-City Herald
Yet, he cannot do the same for himself and even if he could, Halsey is unwilling. Addiction takes place in hidden places. Sobriety has to happen in the open. That’s the metaphor, and it’s a good one. On his lawn — in front of the neighbors …
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