I am not one to respond to any articles even if I do or do not agree. This particular one where you define that substance abuse is not a disease is spot on. Yes there may be a predisposed issue … Continue reading →

I have always questioned why some professionals offer a ‘crutch’ to the substance-abusers, thus assuring abusers that it’s not their fault, and therefore the abusers have no responsibility (and thus, no control) over their actions. Talk about negativity! Thanks for … Continue reading →

I commend you for your article on addiction published in this week’s Wave. I have always been confused when I hear addiction described as a disease. The liberal mindset frequency absolves people of personal responsibility for for poor decision making … Continue reading →

If we would/could do as you suggest, we wouldn’t be in the mess we are in. We would have gone a long way toward resolving the many problems that seem to keep accumulating without end. Even agreeing to disagree and … Continue reading →

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