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Mayank Kalia

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isn't the social stigma surrounding addictions counterproductive?

one of the major causes that leads to the development of addictions,is the feeling of isolation.an addict usually feels lonely,helpless and turns to the addiction as a way of filling up the void & to feel in control.
the social stigma that surrounds addictions borders on being a taboo.the feeling of being ostracised from society only ends up reinforcing the feelings that made the person an addict in the first place.
shouldn't society be more accepting?

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  • carolyn mcauley 20+

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    Dec 17 2012: i have often thought that addictions are failed attempts at inner awareness,and ineffeciency at learning to live with lifes hardships. If we had developed sites of individuals who had acheived enlightenment wiling to house these struggling individuals and ensure a quiet,envronment full of meditation,nature,and to study the principlals of truth,justice,righteousness,balance,harmony order,reciprocity.I f someone is confused,or struggling a placet that inspires learning from nature and the wisdom of knowing all men are rooted to the earth and need to find value in themselves and their enviorment

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