POEMS ABOUT ADDICTION and OVERCOMING ADDICTION
This chapter offers a compassionate and honest exploration of the struggles and triumphs surrounding addiction. Through raw reflection, and sometimes a touch of humor, these poems reveal the complexities of dependency, the toll it takes, and the resilience required to break free. Each piece serves as a source of understanding, hope, and encouragement on the path to recovery.
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ADDICTION sheds light on the deceptive and destructive nature of dependency. Through powerful imagery and stark honesty, the poem exposes addiction as a toxic, relentless force that undermines one’s integrity and self-worth. By confronting addiction’s grip, it encourages compassion and self-awareness—vital steps toward healing and freedom.
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DRUGS ARE FOR MUGS by Cyril Turke is a raw, unfiltered reflection on the harsh realities of drug addiction. Through personal scars and lost idols, the poem dispels the illusion of “coolness” and reveals the reality of substance abuse. Its raw honesty serves as both a warning and a beacon of hope for recovery.
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MY THERAPIST SAID Psychotherapy takes time and patience, but the hero of this poem lacks both and insists on speeding up the process. In a playful twist, he takes his therapist’s advice to "get to the bottom" of his addiction quite literally—starting with the fridge. The poem’s lighthearted tone highlights the absurdity of misunderstood guidance, leaving readers amused by his unintended "growth".
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"Pain CAN'T kill you, but the addiction CAN."
— from the movie "Love Sick: Secrets of a Sex Addict"
— from the movie "Love Sick: Secrets of a Sex Addict"
