Opiate Abuse

Kellyanne Conway was snidely looked down upon for posting simplistic bromides about eat ice cream, not opiates. My response:

What she is really saying is the the will to quit abusing drugs is best powered by internal will power. Government dollars, fancy therapy, supportive group help and trendy psychotherapy may make all the difference. The best way to build a powerful will is to individuate as an individuator. That has the side benefits of building self-confidence, self-esteem, a sense of purpose, and a role to play in extending God's rule on earth. These substantive reasons for living make settling for opiate abuse as a way to cope, a pathetic surrendering of self-purpose to abusing a poisonous, empty drug.

Conway too is suggesting, if implicitly, that were the person an individualist with an ethical and holy set of values, and a life filled with love, meaningful work and a life plan, it would be much less likely that something stronger than ice cream would be needed.

Prevention is always better than cure (the fancy and expensive therapies and substance abuse treatments, etc.). This goes for raising criminals in ghettos because no father is present as well as nonindividuators leading empty boring lives, seeking relief in drugs and booze.