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The False High of Addiction

The  Doctor  Who  Had  Everythingmatter that he has been passionately
interested  in  since  he  was a young adult.
While scanning the information on the
Titusonenine blog, I recently read a postIf even more options were needed to satisfy
entitled "A Bout With Addiction, for theDr. G's need for excitement, he could have
Doctor Who Has Everything" that captured mylearned how to skydive. He could have
interest. According to the post, Dr. G. wasresearched a special topic in his profession
an anesthesiologist who became addicted tothat he didn't have time for earlier in his
drugs. After entering a drug rehab clinic,career. He could have taken ballroom dancing
unfortunately, he never returned to hisclasses. He could have purchased a motor home
medical  practice.and traveled with other sightseers to various
locations throughout the country. He could
The  Need  for  Excitementhave become a "big brother" to troubled
youth. He could have pursued political
Dr. G's story was interesting for a number ofaspirations that he placed on hold for many
reasons, but at a very basic level ofyears. He could have created a special garden
analysis the problem was clear. To everyoneretreat in his backyard. In a word, Dr. G.
else, Dr. G. had everything: power, financialcould have involved himself in an unlimited
resources, prestige, position, and respectnumber of healthy activities that would have
and admiration from others. Apparently,added more meaning and excitement to his
however, there was one thing that Dr. G.life.
didn't have: excitement--something thrilling
that would add zest to his life.The  Denial  of  Addiction
Unfortunately, Dr. G. looked to drugs to
provide the "high" his life was lacking.Instead of using his intellect and creativity
Apart from the unfortunate reality that Dr.to add "natural," healthy "highs" to his
G. never returned to his profession, there islife, Dr. G. took the course of least
something else that leaps out from this storyresistance that eventually led to his
that  needs  to  be  articulated.downfall. Ironically, moreover, Dr. G. was a
member of the one profession that is most
Healthy  Excitement  Boostersintimately associated with prescriptions and
with the effects and side effects of drugs,
There is virtually an endless supply ofnamely medicine. Perhaps Dr. G. thought that
healthy "excitement boosters" in our societyhis "special" medical knowledge would enable
that Dr. G. could have sampled. He could havehim to rise above and avoid the damaging
planned ahead and made reservations to go toeffects of drugs. If so, then Dr. G. was in
the World Series, Super Bowl, Kentucky Derby,denial and out-of-touch with the realities of
Wimbledon tennis championship, NCAA collegeaddiction. In the final analysis, however,
football championship, Masters GolfDr. G. should have known better than to
tournament, Indy 500, or to the "final four"involve himself in the negative spiral of
in college basketball. He could have traveleddrug  addiction.
throughout the world visiting his favorite
places. He could have purchased a boat thatConclusion
would have allowed him to spend quality time
fishing or cruising on his favorite lake. HeThere are three main messages to be learned
could have learned how to play a musicalfrom Dr. G's story. First, addiction to drugs
instrument. He could have gone "back to hisor alcohol is an equal opportunity destroyer
roots" by visiting where his parents orthat affects all races, people from all
grandparents  came  from.occupations, religions, nationalities,
socio-economic groups, and from all political
To add to these "fun generators," Dr. G.parties. In a word, if an anesthesiologist
could have started a hobby that he has beencan become addicted to drugs, virtually
passionately interested in since he was aanyone can. Second, whoever is not involved
youth. Based on his musical tastes, he couldin drug abuse or drug addiction should
have made arrangements to see his favoritecontinue refraining from this destructive
groups or artists perform live and inhabit. And third, whoever is abusing drugs or
concert. He could have learned how to snowaddicted to drugs should get professional
ski, water ski, or ride a motorcycle. Hehelp  as  soon  as  possible.
could have set aside time each year to attend
his favorite operas and performances by theCopyright 2007 - Denny Soinski. All Rights
best orchestras in the world. He could haveReserved Worldwide. Reprint Rights: You may
learned how to fly a plane. He could havereprint this article as long as you leave all
purchased season tickets for his favoriteof the links active, do not edit the article
professional sporting events. He could havein any way, and give the author credit.
taken adult education classes for a subject



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