Addiction

Part 2:

I am continuing with my prose on my thoughts on addiction. One of the biggest problems, in global society, is the human beings ability to develop a dependence or reliance on a substance or activity. This is not always a negative aspect of our natural mental chemistry, but, when it is manifested in the form of drugs, gambling and sexual abnormality, it becomes much more prevalent.

Many of those who believe they are addicts, do not know the true definition of the ailment. True addiction is embodied in those whom perform particular actions regardless of the consequence.

Whereas, there are those whose body undergo physical chemical changes that lead to a dependence on a substance. These substances can be your own body's natural endorphins. (Your natural drug system, in lamest terms)

Wow. Already, I need to check myself

[ ] Don't drink when I don't have too or have a reason too.

Sometimes, I justify getting wasted just for the fun of it. According to AA (reference a friend going through a DUI), binging is a sign of alcoholism. I can sleep without having a beer and go without drinking everyday.

[ ] Gambling: Well, I wish I had this problem. ( I might play some more hands. J.K)

I have not deposited a single dollar into a online account. I do not frequent casino's and I did not play a single casino game in Vegas. I mention gambling because many of us have found the way of "gambling" on a daily basis and still make more money than those who work 9-5.

[ ] Pills and other Drugs: Out of the question

[X] Exercise: Guilty.

I have to wake up and do a minimum of 40-50 push-ups in the morning along with a stretch of sit-ups. Cardio twice a week. I feel this is both physical and mental addiction because, mentally, I have to stay in shape and won't allow myself to slip. Physically, you will drive to get your "runner's high". Force, you body to jump into it's natural medicine cabinet.

[X] Music: Always have it on. Always want to hear more. I don't know what I would do without Hip-Hop. When I am stressed, there is nothing like putting on Aaliyah's smooth voice or listening to bluegrass/jazz/funk that sends chills through my skin.

I have been acquainted and known too many people that are in holes in a ditch now. Some of them forgotten forever but all of them too young to have died. Some from high-school, some childhood friends. There is no feeling like looking at a picture of someone knowing that you will never see them again. Whether they died from drugs or an addiction to the road and the thrill of speed and power.

I have also come across my fair share of degenerate gamblers: Who lie, cheat, and steal to achieve a self centered goal. These are not good people to be affiliated with. They will stab you in the back for a dollar. Make debts that they will never repay and most importantly, you cannot trust them. (Like anyone, right?)

The glorification of television poker has lead many to believe that the game is a cake-walk. You always win more than your lose and everything comes out sunny. Well, we all know that is not true. That is why we have PokerDynasty and other resources to control ourselves and make sure we are not looking at the poker as a game but as work.

I finish my point tomorrow.

Till then, I want everyone to think about future goals. Mine have never been nailed in wood. I have spent too much time in college not to finish. I think I have finally decided what I want to pursue for my degree choice.