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Originally Posted by Dr. Meh
I’m a forensic psychologist, smart guy. Not sure what you think I’m “lying” about. Who said anything about not handling stressors? Don’t mix my comments with what somebody else said. Enablers like you think treating a dangerous situation as a dangerous situation is somehow “judgmental” and wrong. In the years I’ve spent working with addicts and criminals, one thing I learned is to not beat around the bush and coddle them when that can be detrimental to them. They need to be aware of high-risk situations and have the appropriate support and coping skills in place to handle that situation. Pretending like they won’t be tempted when they become suddenly rich isn’t supportive, it’s foolish.
Last comment as we have derailed enough. However get off your high horse about being a forensic psychologist. I am indeed a recovering heroin addict and I assure you I've been around and dealt with plenty of addicts that my opinion should not be hand waved away. Sure, coming into a lot if money can be dangerous but you didn't stop there, you even claimed he will indeed relapse. That is pathetic coming from somebody in the know. If miles has substantial time away from drugs it's quite reasonable he will indeed be able to enjoy life sober with the joys of having millions of dollars. No need to expect every addict will fail because they run into a life altering event.
I am not an enabler btw, I was enabled. So your assertation makes no sense. Also, trying to root for the guy that he will indeed remain sober and have some belief in him he can succeed is not enabling, it's positive reinforcement. Your negative attitude is what drags addicts down. Id change it, because you're likely not helping your patients, most likely helping them to achieve "self fulfilling prophecys " . But your the doc, you know these things