The Irrationality of Addiction

Addiction is the irrational belief that alcohol or our drug of choice is the only reasonable means by which we are able to cope and endure life. This is in fact the farthest thing from the truth. In fact, it actually our coping mechanism (DOC) that is actually slowly killing us and preventing us from coping or even dealing with our underlying issues. Issues that, when left unresolved, will eventually eat us alive. The only answer is to suffer through the pain and face our darkest secrets. It is to put aside this imaginary coping tool (drugs and alcohol) and see life for what it really is. Until this happens there really is little to no hope.