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Anger Management
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Substance Abuse, Depression
and Anger
Why substance abuse leads to depression and
anger
Substance abuse has been responsible for the
destruction of millions of lives all over the world. It has destroyed careers,
reputations, lives, families and even the society itself. Up to the present
time, substance abuse is still the number one destructive force in society.
People usually relate substance abuse with the
use of prohibited drugs like marijuana and cocaine. As man became more
sophisticated, his tendency to become a slave to substances has also become more
complex. People have outgrown marijuana and have resorted to other substances
like Ecstasy, alcohol and other substances that money can find in the urban
world.
The number of people becoming victims to
substance abuse has grown by millions. Such addiction has become so widespread
it has managed to seep into every nook and cranny of life and no longer
exclusive to a certain caste or level of society. Substance abuse has become a
common occurrence among the rich and the poor, the educated and the ignorant,
the decent and the barbaric people of the world.
Among the sector particularly susceptible to
substance abuse are the youth. Young people who have not yet matured enough to
become responsible members of society are being corrupted by substance abuse.
They are being destroyed even before they have found their place in the world
and this is because they are easily swayed into proving themselves to their
friends.
But this is not to say that the matured sector
of society is exempted from the malady called substance abuse. Even so-called
decent people who have good reputations and who have made names for themselves
have become enslaved by this abuse. These people believe they are doing this
for fun or for simple pleasure not knowing that they are already destroying
their careers, their lives and their families.
Substance abuse is a menace to society because
it does not only ruin the person who is prone to abusing substances. This
malady has also ruined relationships and the lives of countless people who have
made contact with the abuser. Substance abuse is, in fact, destroying the very
core of the family unit.
One does not immediately see the effects of
substance abuse especially among family members but when the signs have become
so remarkable the family members can no longer do anything to keep their loved
one from self destruction.
A person who is abusing any substance is prone
to anger because he can no longer control his vice. This anger will reverberate
to the closest friends, his loved ones and ultimately to the society in which he
is a member. A person who has been abusing substance for quite sometime will
ultimately experience bouts of depression and self pity until he can no longer
control his emotions.
Seeing a person, especially a family member or
a close friend going into self destruction is not an easy thing. The anger that
boils inside the abuser will ultimately consume everyone in his circle.
There will come a time when anger and
depression become so intense that the abuser will think that everyone is against
him. Some abusers resort to violent means in getting what they want. Some
abusers can no longer bear the anger and the loneliness and they go so far as to
commit suicide.
Substance abusers need very supportive family
and friends to keep them on track. However, some family members will reach a
point in their lives when they can no longer deal with the abuser. It really is
a heavy emotional burden for everyone concerned.
But there is still hope to save the life of a
substance abuser. Those concerned should immediately discuss the problem with
an expert so they would know what to do and what to expect from the abuser.
This way they will not be leading the abuser into feeling more angry and
depressed about his situation.
Substance abuse starts from a single drop of
alcohol or a taste of any abusive substance. Abusing any substance can lead to
a temporary high but it will ultimately lead to self destruction and a lifetime
of hell. It is better to resist anything that is even remotely related to
substance abuse rather than regret a single incident later on.
It is never easy to help a substance abuser nor
is it easy for a substance abuser to help himself. There will always be
sacrifices, trade offs and even regrets. However, nothing is impossible if the
abuser and his family are determined to get him back from the clutches of
addiction.
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And to hear Republicans tell it, Clinton is just one of many Democrats with an anger management problem. Former Vice President Al Gore is angry.
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Chronic illness can result in anger (UPI)
NEW YORK, Nov. 19 (UPI) -- People diagnosed with chronic illness face worries about treatment, but also feelings of unfairness and fear, which can turn into anger, a U.S. expert says.
Councilwoman criticized for Catholic remarks (The State)
HILTON HEAD ISLAND -- Several Beaufort County residents and officials expressed surprise and anger Tuesday after County Councilwoman Laura Von Harten criticized the Roman Catholic Church?s stance on women and reproductive rights during a rezoning discussion Monday. Von Harten brought up church positions that don?t allow women to become priests and on ?uterus rights? while the Land Management ...
Remarks about church provoke criticism (The State)
Several Beaufort County residents and officials expressed surprise and anger Tuesday after County Councilwoman Laura Von Harten criticized the Roman Catholic Church?s stance on women and reproductive rights during a rezoning discussion Monday. Von Harten brought up church positions that don?t allow women to become priests and on ?uterus rights? while the Land Management Committee debated whether ...
Report: Titans RB White placed on probation (WWTI Watertown)
Tennessee Titans running back LenDale White has reportedly been placed on probation after pleading guilty to disturbing the peace in a March incident in Denver. The Tennessean reported Tuesday that White will need to attend an anger management class, though the case will be thrown out if White avoids unlawful situations for the next year. The newspaper cited a judicial assistant in Denver's ...
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