No drug can make me do something that I'm morally and ethically incapable of doing when sober. Drugs can't create something that doesn’t exist. Drugs, including alcohol lowered my inhibitions, creating false courage that bought to the surface what already existed. These were feelings of depression, anger, and resentment engendered by I don’t fit in, I’m not very smart, I'm not good looking, etc. This translates to “I’m not enough-ism” which is a major reason for addiction.
I've never known an addict that wasn't a shame based co-dependent and I've known 100's. Their addiction is the symptom (indicator) of their shame based mental illness and this includes those that are addicted to non-substance activities e.g. gambling.
I got sober attending 12 Step (self examination) recovery group meetings, i.e., NA, AA and psychotherapy.
Last edited: May 22, 2020