Question by Young grasshopper: Why do bad things for our bodies feel good?
I mean like alcohol, drugs, chocolate, cutting.. I mean obviously someone cutting is in immense pain but it feels better to cut, at least for a while because chemicals are released ..

I mean from a philosophical, or biological point ofview, I find it ironic that it feels good to destroy ourselves.

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Answer by Amy
there is always pleasure attached to pain. Cant have one without the other. If ur into the hard core religious view, its because all sin is tempting and alluring, or else we wouldnt be compelled to it.

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Question by Sandy Bagelstein: Are there any certificates I can get along with my psychology degree?
I know you can get a suicide hotline “crisis prevention” certificate, but what else can you get!?
And you’re the top contributor?

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Answer by Yaku
you can get a bs diploma, 4 years

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Question by jlarsen4: I quit using drugs 10 years ago. Do I need relapse over and over again in order to be considered an addict?
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Answer by pacemaker
a addict continue taking drugs on a daily basis ..your higher power is the drug what is a drug counselor to you.. what is more important how much your drug use or… because I was a drug counselor I have lived with people who wanted to stay clean or stay out of jail you puzzle me because you have drug addict friends.. but you work in a treatment center

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