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Can I Take Just A Bit?

Some humans who are trying to overcome substance abuse often ask the question, "You mean I can never use 'x' again?". Some humans feel that they can will themselves to use 'x' substances when they want to and when they do not want to. Do you think it is possible for a human to try an addictive substance for one time and not be hooked again?

Bit Just Take Can

Sure it is. And it's possible for me to juggle flaming torches without being burned. However, the probability of disaster is too high for it to be wise or practical. Even with mildly addictive substances (and I would add practices), just one time can cause the hunger to be too great. Before trying something addictive for the first time, the only hunger drawing a person to it is curiosity. However, when a potent physical desire is combined with the natural drive to try new things, the combination is too often fatal.

Can I Take Just A Bit? Health & Special Psychology

What are we talking about here? Did you know the most addictive drug in the world is actually caffein. More people addicted to it than anything else, it is also considerably more addictive as a substance than most hard drugs.

The thing about addiction is that it varies from person to person. I believe it is largely a psychological thing so someone with a strong will power would probably find it easier to try addictive substances and not be hooked than those who are easily influenced.

Bit Just Take Can

Well, according to the starting thread:

In this Board the addiction is usually about alcohol, drugs, tobacco, etc. Please see the Read Me First Thread. I do agree that it is mostly mental, but I emphasize mostly, since some substances can biologically change you, how much it changes you is different to each human being. Sometimes it only takes one use to become hooked or even dead.

Bit Just Take Can

I learned something incredibly interesting in my chemical dependency class. When people have an alcoholic problem, even if they quit, their addiction level increases. So if they were to pick up drinking again, they would not be picking up from the same level of addiction. Their addiction level is the same as it would have been had they continued drinking, which means when they start back drinking, they'll need more to feed the addiction.