I am probably taking part in an interview for a study about past problematic drug use and its relationship (if any) with trauma.
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I am probably taking part in an interview for a study about past problematic drug use and its relationship (if any) with trauma. The study seems so carefully designed and I have major topic envy. I personally find Dr Gabor Mate's claims that all drug use and dependence is an expression of trauma VERY annoying. It's a deficit account that ignores the fact that drug use is pleasurable and meaningful and our brains form affinities for regularly administered substances with these effects.
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@engagedpractx ‘all drug use and dependence is an expression of trauma’ that’s just Methodism, spot it a mile off
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@liamvhogan huh, did not know that! I was raised Catholic, where drug use is unearned pleasure and therefore sinful.
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@engagedpractx same here but I would refine it to, your drug use is sinful and harmful, my drug use is hard earned thirst and needs a big cold beer
