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| − | '''Addiction''' is a compulsive, harmful activity. [[Conservative values]] are an excellent way to combat addiction. | + | '''Addiction''' is a compulsive, harmful activity. Addiction often starts out as a seemingly innocent pleasure, often seduced/initiated into by [[liberal]]s, only to consume the person pursuing it. [[Conservative values]] are an excellent way to combat addiction. |
| − | Virtually | + | Virtually everyone faces challenges from some type of addiction. '''''[[Conservative]] principles are highly effective in overcoming addiction'''''. Religion can also help. |
Addiction includes these highly destructive activities: | Addiction includes these highly destructive activities: | ||
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| − | + | !Addiction | |
| − | + | !Comment | |
| − | + | !Conservative help | |
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| − | + | |overeating (obesity) | |
| − | + | |shortens lifespan and causes many diseases | |
| + | |fasting on Fridays in honor of [[Good Friday]], and in general self-denial, portion control, frugality, and the "don't work, don't eat" mantra of [[work ethic]] all help | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |[[video games]] | ||
| + | |causes dropping out from school, violence, and health problems | ||
| + | |[[liberals]] exploit teenagers with video games, turn them away from church and healthy relationships | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |drugs, illegal or prescription | ||
| + | |devastating harm is obvious, and includes deadly car crashes that kill innocent victims | ||
| + | |conservative concept of slippery slope cautioning against "just trying something"; also, reject peer pressure and self-indulgence | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |[[pornography]] | ||
| + | |does to the mind what drugs do to the body, enslaving and destroying the mind, degrading self-esteem, and leading to horrific crimes | ||
| + | |conservatives disfavor the media, of which pornography is a part; also, realize that pornographers are liberals who are exploiting weaker people | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |[[gambling]] | ||
| + | |2-4% of adults and 4-6% of teenagers are addicted, and higher percentages lose money from it.<ref>http://www.optumanswers.com/research/articles/gambling.shtml</ref> | ||
| + | |state-run lotteries are government at its worst: expanding the revenue of government at the expense mostly of the poor; private gambling is often based on taxpayer subsidies or deceiving the public | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |[[alcohol]] | ||
| + | |destroys the liver and causes tens of thousands of deadly car crashes annually; about 14 million Americans are [[alcoholism|alcoholics]]<ref>http://www.alcoholics-info.com/Statistics_on_Alcoholics.html</ref> | ||
| + | |nearly all beer companies are supporters of the [[Left]] | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |[[smoking]] | ||
| + | |very difficult to stop once one starts; shortens lifespan, causes heart disease and numerous other problems | ||
| + | |second-hand smoke interferes with others' rights and well-being; also, tobacco companies are supporters of [[liberal]] projects | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |[[Television]], including watching many [[NFL]] games. | ||
| + | |wastes many hours each week in lost time, interferes with marriages, fosters [[emotional gambling]], and can lead to obesity and time away from [[God]] | ||
| + | |[[unplug the NFL]], recognizing that the NFL fleeces taxpayer of billions in subsidies and has become a [[Leftist]] tool to bully states against passing conservative legislation | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |} | ||
| − | Other addictions | + | == Other addictions == |
| − | + | Other additions include: Too much caffeine and obsession with celebrities. | |
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| − | + | == Conservative power over addiction == | |
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| + | Many addictions are promoted through the media, but [[conservative]] principles promote a healthy skepticism of the [[liberal media]]. The media do not exist to help anyone, but exist to make money for themselves and to promote a harmful [[liberal]] agenda. Without the media, [[gambling]] in lotteries would almost disappear, for example. In addition, lotteries are run by government and much of the proceeds go to government, which is not something conservatives support. [[NFL]] games would require going to the stadiums, paying a fortune in tickets, and freezing in the stands before becoming addicted to them. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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Examples of addictive drugs include: [[Heroin]], [[cocaine]], [[alcohol]], and [[nicotine]]. | Examples of addictive drugs include: [[Heroin]], [[cocaine]], [[alcohol]], and [[nicotine]]. | ||
| − | Examples of addictive behaviors include: work - | + | Examples of addictive behaviors include: work - work addiction, using the internet - internet addiction, excessive interest in sex - [[sex addiction]]. |
== Psychiatric diagnosis == | == Psychiatric diagnosis == | ||
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* [[War on Drugs]] and the [[Police state]] | * [[War on Drugs]] and the [[Police state]] | ||
| − | * [[Drug trafficking]] of the | + | * [[Drug trafficking]] of the Drug cartels, [[Gangs]], Drug dealers |
* [[Vice]] and [[Liberal values]]-[[Liberalism]]: [[Similarities between Communism, Nazism and liberalism]] | * [[Vice]] and [[Liberal values]]-[[Liberalism]]: [[Similarities between Communism, Nazism and liberalism]] | ||
* [[Hollywood values]], [[San Francisco values]] and the [[Homosexual agenda]]: [[Homosexuality and Illegal Drug Use]] and [[Homosexuality and smoking]] | * [[Hollywood values]], [[San Francisco values]] and the [[Homosexual agenda]]: [[Homosexuality and Illegal Drug Use]] and [[Homosexuality and smoking]] | ||
| − | * [[Fashion industry values]] and | + | * [[Fashion industry values]] and drug addition |
* [[Professor values]] and [[Politically correct|Political correctness]] | * [[Professor values]] and [[Politically correct|Political correctness]] | ||
* [[Public school values]] [[entitlement mentality]] [[Indoctrination]] of the [[Teacup Generation]] by [[Public schools in the United States]] and [[Common Core]] | * [[Public school values]] [[entitlement mentality]] [[Indoctrination]] of the [[Teacup Generation]] by [[Public schools in the United States]] and [[Common Core]] | ||
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===Contrast With=== | ===Contrast With=== | ||
| − | * [[Self-control]], [[Temperance]], [[Teetotalism]], | + | * [[Self-control]], [[Temperance]], [[Teetotalism]], Just Say No, [[Abstinence]], [[Sexual continence]], [[Virginity]], [[Conservative morality]] |
* [[Libertarian|Libertarian values]] and [[Conservative values]]/[[Traditional values]] are the original [[American]] [[Patriot]] values | * [[Libertarian|Libertarian values]] and [[Conservative values]]/[[Traditional values]] are the original [[American]] [[Patriot]] values | ||
* [[Capitalism]] and [[Free enterprise]] | * [[Capitalism]] and [[Free enterprise]] | ||
Revision as of 23:14, August 26, 2016
Addiction is a compulsive, harmful activity. Addiction often starts out as a seemingly innocent pleasure, often seduced/initiated into by liberals, only to consume the person pursuing it. Conservative values are an excellent way to combat addiction.
Virtually everyone faces challenges from some type of addiction. Conservative principles are highly effective in overcoming addiction. Religion can also help.
Addiction includes these highly destructive activities:
| Addiction | Comment | Conservative help |
|---|---|---|
| overeating (obesity) | shortens lifespan and causes many diseases | fasting on Fridays in honor of Good Friday, and in general self-denial, portion control, frugality, and the "don't work, don't eat" mantra of work ethic all help |
| video games | causes dropping out from school, violence, and health problems | liberals exploit teenagers with video games, turn them away from church and healthy relationships |
| drugs, illegal or prescription | devastating harm is obvious, and includes deadly car crashes that kill innocent victims | conservative concept of slippery slope cautioning against "just trying something"; also, reject peer pressure and self-indulgence |
| pornography | does to the mind what drugs do to the body, enslaving and destroying the mind, degrading self-esteem, and leading to horrific crimes | conservatives disfavor the media, of which pornography is a part; also, realize that pornographers are liberals who are exploiting weaker people |
| gambling | 2-4% of adults and 4-6% of teenagers are addicted, and higher percentages lose money from it.[1] | state-run lotteries are government at its worst: expanding the revenue of government at the expense mostly of the poor; private gambling is often based on taxpayer subsidies or deceiving the public |
| alcohol | destroys the liver and causes tens of thousands of deadly car crashes annually; about 14 million Americans are alcoholics[2] | nearly all beer companies are supporters of the Left |
| smoking | very difficult to stop once one starts; shortens lifespan, causes heart disease and numerous other problems | second-hand smoke interferes with others' rights and well-being; also, tobacco companies are supporters of liberal projects |
| Television, including watching many NFL games. | wastes many hours each week in lost time, interferes with marriages, fosters emotional gambling, and can lead to obesity and time away from God | unplug the NFL, recognizing that the NFL fleeces taxpayer of billions in subsidies and has become a Leftist tool to bully states against passing conservative legislation |
Contents
Other addictions
Other additions include: Too much caffeine and obsession with celebrities.
Conservative power over addiction
Many addictions are promoted through the media, but conservative principles promote a healthy skepticism of the liberal media. The media do not exist to help anyone, but exist to make money for themselves and to promote a harmful liberal agenda. Without the media, gambling in lotteries would almost disappear, for example. In addition, lotteries are run by government and much of the proceeds go to government, which is not something conservatives support. NFL games would require going to the stadiums, paying a fortune in tickets, and freezing in the stands before becoming addicted to them.
History
Historically the term addiction was defined in terms of physically measurable symptoms of repeated drug use, such as tolerance (more drugs for the same effect) or withdrawal symptoms (illness caused by stopping use). Habituation referred to drug use that was psychologically habit-forming, but not necessarily physically addicting.
In the past 20 years, doctors have reversed the meaning of these words. Habituation now refers to using a drug that causes physical withdrawal symptoms. Addiction has become a term that refers to compulsive behavior that continues in spite of adverse consequences.
A consequence of these new definitions is that it is impossible to be addicted to a drug like Ritalin or Prozac if it is prescribed. It is not compulsive behavior if used as prescribed, and it is not adverse if a physician says that it is beneficial. It is also impossible to have "crack baby" or a "meth addicted baby".[3] It also means that a marijuana smoker is not necessarily addicted. If he likes what he is doing and he is able to function, then these experts would say that he is not addicted no matter how much marijuana he consumes.
More recently the definition has been expanded to include almost any type of compulsive and potentially self-destructive activity.
Examples of addictive drugs include: Heroin, cocaine, alcohol, and nicotine.
Examples of addictive behaviors include: work - work addiction, using the internet - internet addiction, excessive interest in sex - sex addiction.
Psychiatric diagnosis
The American Psychiatric Association lists two related diagnoses: substance dependence and substance abuse. To meet criteria for a diagnosis of substance dependence, at least three of the following symptoms must occur in the same 1-year period:
- (a) tolerance (larger doses of the substance are needed to produce the same effect)
- (b) withdrawal during periods of non-use
- (c) using the substance more frequently or for longer periods than intended
- (d) long-standing desire or unsuccessful attempts to stop or reduce use
- (e) considerable time spent using the substance, making efforts to acquire the substance, and or recovering from its effects
- (f) important activities are reduced or given up due to substance use
- (g) continued use despite related negative physical or psychological effects.
A substance abuse diagnosis is given when one or more of the following symptoms occurs during a 1-year period:
- (a) substance use leads to failure to fulfill important responsibilities
- (b) substance use in situations where it is dangerous
- (c) chronic legal problems stemming from substance use
- (d) using despite related relationship problems[4]
Loneliness
We must forget about ourselves and serve others, watch over others as a shepherd watches over sheep. Loneliness is caused in part by thinking only of ourselves. [1]
See also
- Gateway drug
- Alcoholism-Alcohol abuse: Addiction to Alcoholic beverages-Alcohol consumption
- Cigarette-Tobacco-Nicotine addiction
- Caffeine addiction (Coffee-Tea-Cocoa-Chocolate-Soft drink)
- Drug addiction: Methamphetamine-Amphetamine-Cocaine addiction, Narcotic-Barbiturates-Marijuana/Tetrahydrocannabinol-Morphine-OxyContin-Oxycodone-Heroin-Ecstasy/MDMA-Benzodiazepine
- Medical marijuana abuse
- Food addiction: Gluttony-Atheism and gluttony, Obesity, Homosexuality and obesity, Atheism and the fat acceptance movement, Chuck Norris on the topic of obesity, Anorexia nervosa and Bulimia nervosa, Homosexuality and eating disorders
- Pornography and Sex addiction: Lust, Atheism and hedonism, Sexually Transmitted Disease, Social effects of pornography, Teen pregnancy
- Gambling addiction: Mafia
- Wiki addiction and Video game addiction
- Alcoholics Anonymous (uses spiritual principles)
- War on Drugs and the Police state
- Drug trafficking of the Drug cartels, Gangs, Drug dealers
- Vice and Liberal values-Liberalism: Similarities between Communism, Nazism and liberalism
- Hollywood values, San Francisco values and the Homosexual agenda: Homosexuality and Illegal Drug Use and Homosexuality and smoking
- Fashion industry values and drug addition
- Professor values and Political correctness
- Public school values entitlement mentality Indoctrination of the Teacup Generation by Public schools in the United States and Common Core
- Big Government-Welfare State-Nanny State-Police State: Globalist-Statist-Socialist-Communist
- National Socialist German Workers Party (Nazi)
- Nazism and socialism: National Socialism - the Nazis were elitist Police state liberals not conservatives
- Liberal totalitarianism
Contrast With
- Self-control, Temperance, Teetotalism, Just Say No, Abstinence, Sexual continence, Virginity, Conservative morality
- Libertarian values and Conservative values/Traditional values are the original American Patriot values
- Capitalism and Free enterprise
- Small town values of middle class Real America
- Family values and Parental rights: Virginity, Sanctity of life, Family-Marriage, Parochial school and Homeschooling teaching Virtue, Duty, and Self-reliance
- Essay:Conservative Benefits
References
- ↑ http://www.optumanswers.com/research/articles/gambling.shtml
- ↑ http://www.alcoholics-info.com/Statistics_on_Alcoholics.html
- ↑ http://www.jointogether.org/news/yourturn/commentary/2005/meth-science-not-stigma-open.html
- ↑ American Psychiatric Association (1994). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-IV. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Association.
