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Beware of facebook and Internet Addiction

by Oscar Bamuhigire on Oct 17, 2010

Beware of facebook and Internet Addiction

…scientists have always argued that, most mood altering substances, when taken in moderation, enhance self preservation and self growth. The problem therefore, is not with the substance that a man consumes, but with the nature of the man himself. “I have learned this,” said Oscar Wilde “it is not what one does that is wrong, but what one becomes as a consequence of it.” Those who are unconsciously self destructive as a consequence of a troubled childhood, will use mood altering substances to further their compulsive and obsessive flight from reality. Such people cannot safely use most mood altering substances, or safely engage in many activities which facilitate the avoidance of reality. When such people consume alcohol, for example, it is primarily in response to an overwhelming need to flee from reality and the truth. They do not drink to enjoy life, but to escape from it. Omar Khyyam put this very nicely when he...Read More >>