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God bless this family. Drug addiction isn't a personality flaw or even simply a string of bad choices. It is a brain disease and has been defined as such by the medical community. If we really want to help end this, we have to remove the stigma. More guilt, shame and fear will only fuel the fire that is addiction. We need more access to long term rehabilitation centers for those who are suffering. Where does your local representative stand on the issue? If you don't know, please find out. You could help save a life. Love one another. ♡
Re: “A Daughter Lost”
God bless this family. Drug addiction isn't a personality flaw or even simply a string of bad choices. It is a brain disease and has been defined as such by the medical community. If we really want to help end this, we have to remove the stigma. More guilt, shame and fear will only fuel the fire that is addiction. We need more access to long term rehabilitation centers for those who are suffering. Where does your local representative stand on the issue? If you don't know, please find out. You could help save a life. Love one another. ♡