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    Default How Are Addicts Made and Set Free

    Dr Mate' shares the four ingredients that determine who does and doesn't become addicted and how addicts can be helped. Cutting edge amazing insight! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpHiFqXCYKc
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    Thank you for sharing this. Our dinner conversation tonight was about two alcoholics we know who need interventions like...now.

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    insightful!! i'm still watching it, as a former addict this is so true, & addiction is something that is so misunderstood in society.

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    looking forward to watching it thanks O x
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kirakonstantin View Post
    More fear-mongering? Really? Yes, this is not the 1990's anymore. Yes, things are changing. Either dance or don't. Freaking out and sowing fear isn't going to help anyone.




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    Definitely worth the watch if any of you are intimidated by the length.

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    BTW, he's a fantastic teacher that's down to earth, not judgy, and makes the connection on ALL addictive behavior. Even if it's chocolate chip cookies or hot sex, you're addicted to he explains why it's just human, not a moral failing, to get into the loop of addiction.
    Personally I agree 100% that we should decriminalize drug use. He's on to some great ideas. In a time when oxy is sweeping the middle class we gotta make the war on drugs in a more effective way instead of warring on our neighbors and throwing them away.
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    Very informative. Some of the people I work with are addicts and he really breaks down why some people self-medicate with drugs.

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    Oh dude, I've seen this guy before! He was in the documentary "Zeitgeist Moving Forward"! That guy is really intelligent & makes good points most people don't think about. I'm going to finish watching this video later. BTW, when you have time, watch "Zeitgeist Moving Forward," it's extremely eye-opening. (sorry for slight threadjack)
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    Bookmarked can't wait to watch! I know a ton of people addicted to cigarettes and I feel if there is an evil on the earth cigarettes would be it. I am personally addicted to sugar. And know a few alcoholics who aren't willing to admit it to themselves yet. I wonder if he talks about alcoholism as a gene

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    He gets into the emotional state and function of the brain. That leads to choosing the drug or behavior of your choice. So this info applies to all of the substances and behaviors from alcoholism to shoplifting.
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    ^ Exactly, this is the point which I learned in NA more than AA, addiction is a condition not a particular substance.... alcohol, amphetamines, hallucinogens, sugar... its all semantics.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kirakonstantin View Post
    More fear-mongering? Really? Yes, this is not the 1990's anymore. Yes, things are changing. Either dance or don't. Freaking out and sowing fear isn't going to help anyone.




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    Quote Originally Posted by MissAdriana View Post
    I wonder if he talks about alcoholism as a gene
    Actually, in the documentary "Zeitgeist: Moving Forward", he talks about how environmental factors play a larger role than people think. It's not always about genetics. Most of the time, addictions are a result of environment and upbringing, not genes.
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    Here's a follow up video. ALSO, I found the vid Zeitgeist Scarlet Kitten recommended!! ENJOY!





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    Still havent watched the first one Did watch interstellar though....
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kirakonstantin View Post
    More fear-mongering? Really? Yes, this is not the 1990's anymore. Yes, things are changing. Either dance or don't. Freaking out and sowing fear isn't going to help anyone.




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