However, through a long and circuitous sequence, I've reached the point where it appears that there is another significantly serious problem which is disturbingly similar to the substance abuse/addiction that has been of concern.
At the risk of offending many, I am coming to believe that there is a constellation of conditions prevelant in the general population that mirrors those which have confronted those dealing with traditional substance issues.
While considerable attention still needs to be given to my thoughts and many ideas remain to be brought into focus, I am coming to grips with the idea that the American obesity problem is, in many respects, based on foundations similar to the crisis involving street drugs and prescription drug abuse.
That's right, I am finding parallels between drug abuse and eating behaviors; parallels that, in both situations, result in tremendous harm to the indivisual engaged in them.
Right at the top, we have to admit that the public perception to both involves a high degree of stigmatization. Sadly, social views that there is some kind of flaw or human failure among those suffering from involvement with drugs and like substances as well as those who's choices in foods and eating have brought them to grief. This public perception is a tremendous barrier to making any progress in resolving the underlying problem(s).
More on this to come.
1 comment:
Thanks for sharing your second thoughts. Dealing with addiction is really a disturbing problem in society which is associated with many contributing factors from its elements. And surpassing this, is also a big thing to deal with, for it is necessary to acquire recovery companion services and also the commitment of patient to recovery.
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