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Old 10-17-2015, 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by sherri2305 View Post
It's important to note that addiction is a disease, not simply a poor life choice. Many fall prey to this disease for a vast variety of reasons. Unfortunately, we shame the unknown, yet offer prayers and support for the well-known. They all deserve our prayers. Lamar Odom has the funds, the means, and the positive support, yet still fights a losing battle with it. How difficult it must be for so many others. I've seen it in many Soldiers, as well as others. Instead of damning them to hell, please offer prayers and/or encouragement that they may find a way to want to help themselves. Most humans don't want to be miserable or judged as worthless. Just my thoughts.
Very good post. I agree.

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Another question however--
Is it clear he has a chronic addiction, or did he just go and party excessively and something got way out of hand?
This was the end result of a long time drug addiction that has ruined his life. Maybe if he survives, he will have the opportunity to turn it around.