Guest guest Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Dear KY Group, I feel the term 'addict' is derogatory and misleading. This nomenclature has been largely sustained by groups such as N.A. and all it's stepsisters (unfortunately these groups are the catch-all for people with these types of problems, often medicaaly refered, and they have a very limited success, which they are happy to admit). But I digress, the point I am making is this, if 'addiction' is an 'illness' which N.A. are keen to point out, then why would you term someone as addict? If someone has cancer do we call them cancerers, or people with heart conditions heartics or heartitatics? Perhaps the term 'substance abuse disorder' or 'addictive personality' but let us please separate the being from the issue. A human being cannot be an 'addict'. Sincerely, Suhknivas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2009 Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 Definition of addict: " One who is addicted, as to narcotics or a compulsive activity. " The negative connotation is something that you are bringing to the situation. Better to deal with the reality of addiction, in my opinion, then with with the terminology used to describe it. Kundalini-Yoga , " twentytwotaro " <22taro wrote: > > Dear KY Group, > I feel the term 'addict' is derogatory and misleading. This nomenclature has been largely sustained by groups such as N.A. and all it's stepsisters (unfortunately these groups are the catch-all for people with these types of problems, often medicaaly refered, and they have a very limited success, which they are happy to admit). But I digress, the point I am making is this, if 'addiction' is an 'illness' which N.A. are keen to point out, then why would you term someone as addict? If someone has cancer do we call them cancerers, or people with heart conditions heartics or heartitatics? > Perhaps the term 'substance abuse disorder' or 'addictive personality' but let us please separate the being from the issue. A human being cannot be an 'addict'. > Sincerely, > Suhknivas > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 In my Oxford English Dictionary addict is defined as:'person who is addicted to something' for addicted 'physically dependent on a particular substance' narcotics and compulsive activity are not mentioned at all. Maybe you are using an American dictionary? And what is the rality of addiction? Kundalini-Yoga , " dharam_khalsa " <dharam_khalsa wrote: > > Definition of addict: " One who is addicted, as to narcotics or a compulsive activity. " > > The negative connotation is something that you are bringing to the situation. Better to deal with the reality of addiction, in my opinion, then with with the terminology used to describe it. > > Kundalini-Yoga , " twentytwotaro " <22taro@> wrote: > > > > Dear KY Group, > > I feel the term 'addict' is derogatory and misleading. This nomenclature has been largely sustained by groups such as N.A. and all it's stepsisters (unfortunately these groups are the catch-all for people with these types of problems, often medicaaly refered, and they have a very limited success, which they are happy to admit). But I digress, the point I am making is this, if 'addiction' is an 'illness' which N.A. are keen to point out, then why would you term someone as addict? If someone has cancer do we call them cancerers, or people with heart conditions heartics or heartitatics? > > Perhaps the term 'substance abuse disorder' or 'addictive personality' but let us please separate the being from the issue. A human being cannot be an 'addict'. > > Sincerely, > > Suhknivas > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 May I add that my dictionary gives a second definition of addicted as 'devoted to a particular interest or activity'. By this definition you are an addict in your Kundalini Yoga practice! Kundalini-Yoga , " dharam_khalsa " <dharam_khalsa wrote: > > Definition of addict: " One who is addicted, as to narcotics or a compulsive activity. " > > The negative connotation is something that you are bringing to the situation. Better to deal with the reality of addiction, in my opinion, then with with the terminology used to describe it. > > Kundalini-Yoga , " twentytwotaro " <22taro@> wrote: > > > > Dear KY Group, > > I feel the term 'addict' is derogatory and misleading. This nomenclature has been largely sustained by groups such as N.A. and all it's stepsisters (unfortunately these groups are the catch-all for people with these types of problems, often medicaaly refered, and they have a very limited success, which they are happy to admit). But I digress, the point I am making is this, if 'addiction' is an 'illness' which N.A. are keen to point out, then why would you term someone as addict? If someone has cancer do we call them cancerers, or people with heart conditions heartics or heartitatics? > > Perhaps the term 'substance abuse disorder' or 'addictive personality' but let us please separate the being from the issue. A human being cannot be an 'addict'. > > Sincerely, > > Suhknivas > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 ---- Original Message ---- " twentytwotaro " <22taro <Kundalini-Yoga > Thursday, May 28, 2009 4:28 PM Re: Addict, what an alien? > May I add that my dictionary gives a second definition of addicted as > 'devoted to a particular interest or activity'. By this definition > you are an addict in your Kundalini Yoga practice! Sat Nam! You made me think about a quote of a book I really love.......... «...As a former addict, alchoholic, and convict I can state with total certainity that practicing Kundalini Yoga is a safe, rapid way to a world of sobriety and dignity. My caring suggestion to you is that if you insist on being addicted, why not being addicted to yoga, meditation and healthy food?! Eventually this new addiction will give you a much more euphoric sense of strength and being that any chemical substance can....» Deva Singh Khalsa - " Mending Alcoholism and Substance Abuse - A Kundalini Yoga Approach " :-) Blessings! Sujan Singh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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