They really need to put a warning on these shows for addicts trying to recover NOT to watch. I know it would make most heroin addicts crave - especially when they show them shooting up. I don't think they should do that...its very upsetting for me, I can't imagine how Keven would feel seeing it. He's not home, if he comes home I am turning it off.
Do shows like this do more harm than good? I think it gives a better understanding into addiction (obviously) but is it going to make anyone choose not to start using? Even knowing what I know, part of me is curious...just what is it about heroin that makes it better than sex, better than love, better than any other high? Maybe I should try it just once to find out...I'm not like the people on that show. I won't get addicted...not me!
(for anyone who thinks I am serious, don't worry I am just being facetious, but in my teens/twenties that is exactly what I would be thinking)
Some of us have been talking about this show that will be on tonight, it looks very interesting:
Peace, Hope and Love,
Barbara
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Lisa, I like your decision and think this will be the last time I watch one of these for the exact same reasons. Its not real world - how real can it be with a camera on you. Its really a lot worse in real life isn't it :(
I watched it too. Could not BELIEVE they showed this girl shooting up. REALLY REALLY NOT GOOD for addicts to watch. I can't wait to get Little Sisters take on it. She watched it at my daughters house.
I wanted to reach through the TV and slap that girls whiny a** mom, which probably makes me evil.(Muhaha!) Her syrupy sweet facade made me rather nauseous. She reminded me of my mother.
My husband and I watched it last night also. He thought it was depressing - I mainly thought it wasn't like real life. The addict was so filled with drama and the mother just didn't seem to get it! Barbara - I agree with you that it makes you wonder more about it - which isn't a good thing for young people. If it followed an addict's life for a longer period of time - showing how they were able to gradually get their life back - it would have more value.
I wasn't depressed, I got angry. I know all the behaviors, this kind of show lessens the patience I have with addiction and those addicted.
No one is perfect but Dad and Mom were pretty much giving their life to keep their daughter alive. Changing the way they do everything. Not living a normal life that they ahd worked for as it showed from their home and lifestyle.
Along comes addicted daughter. Playing the poor old pitiful me card. I can't function without my drugs and alcohol. Just look at how hard it is for me. An interventionist that seems to comfort the addict because, "I've been there."
Then we see, the poor helpless addict that can barely function in life because of her disease, parents leave town. All of a sudden there is a transformation. We see a confident woman now. She even admits her scheming side kicks it. First she throws a childish fit because they lock their doors and lock up all the alcohol in the refrigerator in the garage. Then she gets the idea to take off the hinges to get to the alcohol. Then she invites people over to her parents house for a party. She suddenly has the ability to turn on the charm and be sober enough to scam $20 from her grandpa to buy heroin, all the while promising receipts. Breaks glasses, feet on tables and who knows what other damage to her parents house. Brings illegal narcotics into thier home. Essentially has no respect for anything anyone does for her. Even compares her parents home to being jail.
Then Dad and Mom return. On comes the poor pitiful me again. I'm so sorry. The interventionist arrives. Tear jerking, I'm so sorry, we see the daughter, they show the family and friends. I see the addict playing her role.
All of the drama of detox and rehab. Not one time do we see the addict fully accepting responsibility.
Truth is the only redeeming thing I saw in this show was Dad and Mom obviously got some help while she was in rehab. They told us and her that they set boundaries.
Good for them.
Just another episode of Drug Porn.
I can't watch shows like this. I have to deal with it in real life, that is bad enough. I also don't watch Holocaust movies or shows having grown up with the aftermath of Holocaust in Germany.
Speaking of this show... My Mom is in town (at a condo on the beach with my grandma and aunt) and I went over there Tuesday night... Mom was all, did you hear about this new show??? Are you going to watch it??? I was just plain tired out and said "No Mom, I can't watch that stuff, what good does it do me to watch that stuff???".
I just caught up on your posts. Wah :( My heart breaks for Anthony. At the same time I am so proud of Kevin, he sounds to be making logical well-thought-out decisions. My heart breaks for Corey, interesting correlation with the pictures.
God bless. Missed you.
Unbelievable how quickly things change...
Holy Crap, we live it everyday, why watch it. Drug Porn, awesome description Ron.
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