| ADD2, not to be confused with
Attention Deficiency Disorder, is Anti-Drug Disorder, which very basically
constitutes a societal condition that describes those who oppose the
use of drugs and believe that it is a medically treatable condition.
In a world where everything must come down to a disorder, those who are
oppressive and insistent that drug use and drug abuse are disorders should
know that in a chemical society, there is no disorder linked to drug use.
If there were, then most everyone in the civilized world would have such
disorder. Drug abuse is, on the other hand, a disorder associated
with a lax education. The same is true for ADD. Both drug
abuse and anti-drug disorder rise from the ignorance that pervades our
society about drugs. Can someone have a serious drug abuse disorder
that is not education related? Too little is known. One can,
however, become chemically dependent, that is, the craving for the drug
becomes strong enough to overcome to produce chemical changes in the
brain. Chemical dependency and addiction differ because one is
physical and the other is psychological. It is possible, however, to
prevent chemical dependency and recover from it.
ADD2 is a sociological phobia that
can be extremely dangerous. It can jeopardize the lives of those who
use drugs or even those who are simply suspected of using drugs. It
is unclear just how deep ADD2 is or who might have it, since it is
considered "normal" behavior. But it is not normal at
all. It's pathological implications include domestic violence,
constant suspicion, denying someone food or shelter, it can even lead to
homicide. ADD2 is dangerous because it is unpredictable and not even
recognized as a disorder.
ADD2 most commonly occurs among parents,
especially those whose careers are immersed in it, but today it is
widespread among even those in the gay community, in healthcare, and
surprisingly, even those who repeatedly use, misuse, and abuse drugs
themselves. In parents, it is marked by anxiety and fear their child
may be using drugs. In many cases, it can lead a child to drug abuse
because the child basks in the attention he or she is receiving. ADD2
is generated through the media, peers, churches, PTAs, law enforcement,
and just about anyone. It is characterized by an obsession
with concern that uncommon behavior is associated with drug abuse, guilt
feelings after someone has died as a result of an overdose.
But perhaps the greatest conflict arises among those who undergo drug
treatment and have convinced themselves that drugs are bad.
When former drug users and abusers suddenly falter during the course of or
after completing a drug treatment program, ADD2 can be the cause of
anxiety, self-hate, and many times leads to homicide and even
suicide. It is probably the most common disorder of our time
and the key reason why the war on drugs persists even though 76% of the US
population disapprove of the war on drugs.
Corporations which demand pre-employment
& random drug screens have fueled the disorder enormously. There
are estimates which indicate that a failed drug test can lead to years of
anxiety, increased drug use/abuse and suicide. The CDC recently
reported an association between suicide and those in recovery from drugs
who failed to pass a drug test. The amount of depression that comes
along with ADD2 is far too vast to measure.
The motivating factor behind ADD2 is a
gross misconception and misunderstanding about drugs. The war on
drugs has created a great burden on our society and has led to a major
regression in pharmacology and medicine. ADD has led physicians to
fail in their jobs. It is far easier for a physician to blame
physical illness on illicit drug use/abuse, than it is to work around
it. Ever since physicians were first targeted by the DEA for writing
bad scripts during the early years of the Reagan administration, they have
expressed a major conflict between doing their job and addressing
over-regulation.
ADD2 is an education issue. That
is, like drug abuse, it has resulted from a lack of education. As
greater numbers of users surface who hold jobs and use drugs sporadically,
ADD2 is diminishing. Politicians may not recognize it, but as greater
numbers are incarcerated, as more propaganda is thrust into the lives of
the general population, and as "normal" drug users continue to
be productive and descent citizens, the more attitudes will change.
A law enforcement organization has developed called LEAP (Law Enforcement
Against Prohibition) which is a milestone since it has been significantly
effective in reducing ADD2. It's almost uncanny that we are on the
threshold of change. This is the perfect time for Drug Use Education
to surface and set our future life in the ElectroChemical Age. |
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