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Addiction Awareness

In the SHM Forums, a member asked: "Why it seems I find it necessary to destroy the real me with whatever is available to not be myself?" Dini answered: Hi Cat65, Welcome to these forums. There are plenty of decent, kind, wise and compassionate people around here who will respond to you with honesty just as you have so honestly described your own situation in your post. I admire the...

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Emotions and Substance Abuse

In the forums, Dini responded to one forum member who confessed that he is addicted to drugs. He said: Hy Ty and welcome to these forums. There are plenty of people around who can give you some honest answers, insight and compassion. And right off I gotta say I respect your honesty and straightforwardness about what is going on with you. thumbs down As a sober alky, I can tell ya that being...

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How Do Addictions Start?

In the SHM Forums, Dini responded to one forum member who had some concerns about the topic of addiction. He said: I've been meaning to respond to your post here for days but it's been difficult to start because in such a short space you cover so much ground. As you say, it's a "wide ranging topic." So I'll just start (and probably meander all over the place). IMHO...

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