![]() ![]() For some, they trigger spiritual experiences. Drugs, even prescription drugs, can induce a state of pleasure and euphoria. People consume drugs and alcohol for numerous reasons, and many of them do so legally and/or with medical prescriptions. It’s important to note that addiction doesn’t start off as addiction. It causes a chemical imbalance, and this imbalance creates both a need and desire. Addiction is not a moral defect or character flaw. A 2016 report by former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy confirmed what researchers have known for years: Addiction is an illness, one which is accompanied by significant changes to the brain. How do I know? Because science proves that is the case. “I don’t care about any other facts about his life besides the fact he was also a thug!!! DMX had it coming y’all!!!”Īnd while I understand the anger and frustration - the sadness, rage, and fear - addicts don’t deserve to die, nor do they “choose” their path. “DMX deserved to die because he used drugs,” another wrote. Someone said “you get what you get.” And the comments on Facebook were no better. Plus, with all them rape lyrics he was spitting with no remorse.” “You get what you get,” another said. “DMX deserved to die,” one Twitter user wrote in a since deleted series of tweets. Because Simmons was an addict, one who some believe “deserved” to die, or at least “brought it upon himself.” Vitriol and hatred was slung his way because he “chose” his path. But instead of receiving only sympathy and empathy, DMX - whose real name is Earl Simmons - also received backlash and judgment. The 50-year-old rapper suffered a heart attack and died earlier this week. They are shunned, discriminated against, and misunderstood, and this disparity becomes particularly apparent when a celebrity overdoses, as it’s rumored DMX recently did. Despite its prevalence, addicts wear a scarlet letter. And yet addiction remains highly stigmatized. It is a personal plight, one which may directly impact you or your family. This means you likely know and love an addict. It is estimated that one out of every eight adults has struggled (or will struggle) with an alcohol or drug use disorder. Addiction is a cold, cruel, and insidious disease - one which claims millions of lives each year. ![]()
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