10-27-2016, 06:18 PM
That is a really interesting read. I've always loved psychology. The Portugal experiment really blows my mind. I've often thought that we should spend way less on prisons and much more on rehabilitation just so that when released they can have a chance at a real life. But I can't believe how brainwashed I have been to the assumption that it is just up to that person to make the right decisions. What if we could actually change the environments so that so many people wouldn't need to fill holes in their heart. I've seen how the tough love goes. Lost loved ones to it. Never understood why. Honestly I blamed them for turning back to it after doing everything I could do to help. When maybe all they really needed was a new environment and more love. Addiction is hard on everyone. The addict. The loved ones. The children. I don't know whose hurt more. But I think there should be a lot more studies and re-education about addiction. And while we're at it better our communities and eradicate the environments that nurture addiction. No you can't fight a war on drugs. People are going to do what they want to. But people might make different choices if they had better options. I truly do believe that children are our future. It's all about family. I hope everyone that read this article takes a little more time to show their loved ones just how much they truly care. Great article and replies. I learn something new everyday. Thank you!