example: a drug addict alcoholic who discovers god and turns a teetotaler gay bashing abortion hating new born Christian.

Is replacing addictions the rule or the exception?

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    I doubt you’re being genuine here, but I’ll try.

    Cigarettes are a good example of an addictive substance, it messes with your brain chemistry after a while making it harder to quit. That’s an addiction, it works that way for pretty much everyone. I used to smoke too, the difference between me and an addict is I could have one cigarette today and never have one again easily, whereas an addict would not be able to stop at one and would have to work a long time to quit again if they ever even could.

    I hope some day you can gather up enough empathy to get that. But I doubt that too given your reply above.

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        3 months ago

        Usually way more easily, and usually just being aware of it isn’t enough.

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      Bro, I’ve been a polydrug addict for 16+ years now and regularly teach others about harm reduction.

      I’m not gonna say I’m the most knowledgeable person you’re going to find on this subject, But I reckon I’ve got my fair share of knowledge.

      So tell me about this empathy I don’t have, for you know, addicts.

      Please feel free to type as much as you need and I will read it.