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what addiction have you kicked? no matter how insignificant you feel it was (lemm.ee)

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 3 months ago (2 children)

that's some AA nonsense

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Strongly disagree, I think it's very useful to accept your own addictive tendencies so you can stay mindful of the risks, but as with most of these things it's probably personal. Use what works for you.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago

I might always have the potential to become an addict again, that doesn't mean that I'm always an addict.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

i mean i do think its true in a sense. ill always have to stay away from strong opioids.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

then say "I'm always an addict".

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago

its a disease. ill always be an addict