The admission that an individual has a problem, an unhealthy habit, an attitude that needs adjustment or an issue with drugs or alcohol shows strength and courage. This applies especially to women who continue to be stereotyped as the weaker, emotional sex. The realization that something is interfering with how one feels, functions, and handles life’s challenges shows that the person is thinking about the choices made, and the consequences of those decisions.
Women who have a problem with alcohol and drugs are not weak, quite the contrary! However, the decision to use these substances to cope could be viewed as such.
Using chemicals of any kind, whether it be alcohol, drugs, or prescription drugs has the potential for abuse. Women, especially those who feel they must be the "power" force of their family, and are high achievers, and have high expectiations of themselves are at high risk for using and abusing alcohol and drugs. We live in a fast paced society and want immeditae results, and instant gratification. When we don't have those things we often feel it is a reflection on us .
Michelle Dukes
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Michelle,
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with you on this matter. I think it is viewed as a strength too! You always hear "the first step to recovery is admitting you have a problem", and I think it's great when people admit it. If they don't admit they have a problem, how are they supposed to get better? I also agree that it isn't right to abuse drugs to feel better "faster". I think this is done a lot because, like you said, we live in a fast paced society and we look for instant gratification. I don't think this is going to stop. We just have to find a healthier way of dealing with all of our issues!
Michelle, I also agree with your post. We definitely need a healthier way to deal with our issues, turning to drugs and alcohol is not the answer by any means. I really liked what you said about women being the stronger sex, we do have to deal with more, we have more roles in the family, and we have to work as well.
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Reanna
the instant gratification thing is true. We tend to do things that feel good to us. I never abused drugs or alcohol but I had other vices. If you notice that the reason that drugs are so accepted is that people treat it like its no big deal. If we begin to educate more and stop glorifying drink with commercials and in songs then abuse will stop....IMO
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