Society is struggling with addictions of various types. We think of it as harming the individual.
But as GenuLines will show you, the effects of addiction have far-reaching consequences.
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The True Impact of Addiction
People with addictions often assume that their dependency won’t harm others. But addiction can harm you and your community. * Physical Harm –
Most additions have something to do with drugs, food, or other substances. These can harm your physical health.
And sometimes the physical health of those around you. For example, second-hand cigarette smoke harms anyone around it.
And the chemicals left behind on surfaces also continue to do harm.
* Your Career –
Addiction gets in the way of your work life, even if you think it’s not. You won’t be as productive as others and you’ll call in sick more often.
And if you think no one knows what’s going on, guess again.
* Emotional Toll –
Dependency on something bad for you makes you feel powerless to stop it. The guilt can be worse than anything.
*Hurting Your Finances –
You spend money that’s not in your budget, whether it’s for gambling or cocaine. Even a coffee habit might impact your finances.
* Your Freedom –
You could base all your choices on whether you can have that thing you’re addicted to or not. At some point, you avoid social activities.
And you stick to places that can let you better engage in your addiction.
* Romantic Relationships –
Addiction requires lying and deception. When your partners find out, they’re usually not too happy about it.
They might break up the relationship. Or if they’re also damaged, they may stay in it and you’ll both be miserable.
* Friendships –
Challenges to your friendships will be a lot like those in your love life. (Though much faster)
Friends will lose interest in you with drama in your life. They may love you, but they’re powerless to help.
* Harming Those You Don’t Even Know –
Your habit can harm others even if you don’t know them. For example, driving under the influence.
Or going bankrupt due to gambling debts. Both contribute to problems in your community.
* Impact on Your Community –
A community struggling with addiction will become less desirable to live in. The people who can do so will leave.
If you see yourself in any of this get professional help. Especially for physical or emotional issues.
You can develop good habits to replace bad ones. The solution might be as clear as cleaning up some bad habits.
JohnK 3-8-2021
Overheard: “My recovery must come first so that everything I love in life doesn’t have to come last” ~Anonymous
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