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trace_of_scarlet) wrote2010-05-23 06:02 pm
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On the off-chance someone will know:
I was wondering: someone is a recovering painkiller addict. They've been clean for a while and they go to Narcotics Anonymous meetings. Would they also tend to stay away from other addictive substances, even those that they've never had a problem with? Specifically, would they not have an alcoholic drink in a pub with friends?
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(And when I say likely not, I mean likely they wouldn't have a drink in a pub etc., not they likely wouldn't stay away from other addictive substances.)
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Some still look on alcohol as being separate or different which would easily lead to a relapse. Conversely, some alcoholics won't look on, say, taking painkillers as an addiction because their problems are just with alcohol. The disease is a tricky thing.
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(I took the liberty of writing some stuff for Sam in the body of the post, but obviously you get final say on that.)
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However, I think if someone is addicted to one thing they are more likely to be attracted to other addictive substances, so if you wanted to use a character that way you could probably justify relapse.
You could always have them have soft drinks?
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He's smart, he knows all the statistics and he'd be sensible enough and probably scared enough by the prospect not to take the risk of developing another addiction by degrees. Also I think Penny would get all of this and help him along. If ever there was anyone who could have masses of fun without the aid of any alcohol whatsoever, it's Penelope Garcia. :D
Of course I have nothing practical to back any of this up, but it makes sense in my head. Hope it helps. :) I might try and keep an eye out for dear Spencer, I haven't done any RPing in ages. I miss it.
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