Fighting Repetitive Desires
There are so many things in this world that are not good for you. Many become addictions. Tobacco is probably the worst. I know. I smoked heavily and, with my lousy genetics, developed heart disease. Thirteen years later I remain addicted to tobacco. I don't smoke it, couldn't, shouldn't, mustn't. But the desire remains. I still want the cigarette I can't and won't smoke.
Salt is another. Heart disease compels some control over salt intake and it is incredibly hard. Food needs salt to enhance flavors and so much sneaks into all foods.
Some people have the predisposition toward alcoholism and do not seem to be able to control their drinking. It, too, is a violent addiction that needs to be addressed because of the damage it does not only to the alcoholic but the people around him -- abused families and killed or maimed innocents the alcohol-user hurts in cars or with weapons and "accidents".
Of course there is also now the ever-popular recreational and prescription drug addictions that require drug rehabilitation.
The good part is that many rehab facilities have been sited - wisely - in beautiful locations. Malibu, Bacalar, Baja California all have the requisite meditative and beautiful environments to help in the rehab process. My memories of Malibu are of the beauty of the Pacific, the canyons and Mulholland Drive.
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Salt is another. Heart disease compels some control over salt intake and it is incredibly hard. Food needs salt to enhance flavors and so much sneaks into all foods.
Some people have the predisposition toward alcoholism and do not seem to be able to control their drinking. It, too, is a violent addiction that needs to be addressed because of the damage it does not only to the alcoholic but the people around him -- abused families and killed or maimed innocents the alcohol-user hurts in cars or with weapons and "accidents".
Of course there is also now the ever-popular recreational and prescription drug addictions that require drug rehabilitation.
The good part is that many rehab facilities have been sited - wisely - in beautiful locations. Malibu, Bacalar, Baja California all have the requisite meditative and beautiful environments to help in the rehab process. My memories of Malibu are of the beauty of the Pacific, the canyons and Mulholland Drive.
Technorati Tags: Drugs, Drug Rehabilitation, Alcoholism, Malibu, Treatment
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