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bluidkiti · 06-13-2014, 11:22 AM

June 21

Is Addiction Insanity?

Why do AA and NA refer to addiction as insanity? After chemical use, we often behave destructively; and the aftermath is misery, both physical and emotional. We say, Never again, yet the pattern recurs. Is this anything other than insane? If we know we are prone to episodes of insanity, we will make a maximum effort to prevent such episodes. Some physical diseases can be prevented by immunization or medication. Relapse of addiction is prevented by remaining involved in the recovery program. Delaying program participation until you have relapsed is foolish.

06-13-2014, 11:22 AM	#21
bluidkiti Administrator Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 70,570	June 21 Is Addiction Insanity? Why do AA and NA refer to addiction as insanity? After chemical use, we often behave destructively; and the aftermath is misery, both physical and emotional. We say, Never again, yet the pattern recurs. Is this anything other than insane? If we know we are prone to episodes of insanity, we will make a maximum effort to prevent such episodes. Some physical diseases can be prevented by immunization or medication. Relapse of addiction is prevented by remaining involved in the recovery program. Delaying program participation until you have relapsed is foolish. __________________ "No matter what you have done up to this moment, you get 24 brand-new hours to spend every single day." --Brian Tracy AA gives us an opportunity to recreate ourselves, with God's help, one day at a time. --Rufus K. When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. --Franklin D. Roosevelt We stay sober and clean together - one day at a time! God says that each of us is worth loving.