OldHasBeen
Tom Ferry
I really don't think there is a choice here.
From my experiences (many) with people on hard drugs, I have concluded that they either will or won't become addicted depending on their chemical makeup.
I also know Ricky and knew Louie. Both came from good families. Both played excellent pool.
Louie was once told by a good consular that he could kick the habit but only IF he never went into another poolroom for the rest of his life. At the poolroom, he was a celebrity and was a different person all together than he would be in the general population. That may have been true but was also impossible.
Personally, I have done Cocaine, ONCE (Chi, 1985) and never had any urge to even try it again. Same with Pot. WHY?
I think it has to do with your chemical makeup and is predetermined at birth weather you will or won't become addicted to a particular substance. My brother was "in the gutter" over 30 years ago from alcohol and now is one of the most respected, successful investment bankers in the Midwest. Why not me? I can & do drink 3 or 4 beers every day of my life and then that’s it. I'm done and want to eat and never drink after eating. (It's hard to drink when you’re sleeping).
I agree with Watchez that - However it has to be done - IT HAS TO BE DONE!
TY & GL
From my experiences (many) with people on hard drugs, I have concluded that they either will or won't become addicted depending on their chemical makeup.
I also know Ricky and knew Louie. Both came from good families. Both played excellent pool.
Louie was once told by a good consular that he could kick the habit but only IF he never went into another poolroom for the rest of his life. At the poolroom, he was a celebrity and was a different person all together than he would be in the general population. That may have been true but was also impossible.
Personally, I have done Cocaine, ONCE (Chi, 1985) and never had any urge to even try it again. Same with Pot. WHY?
I think it has to do with your chemical makeup and is predetermined at birth weather you will or won't become addicted to a particular substance. My brother was "in the gutter" over 30 years ago from alcohol and now is one of the most respected, successful investment bankers in the Midwest. Why not me? I can & do drink 3 or 4 beers every day of my life and then that’s it. I'm done and want to eat and never drink after eating. (It's hard to drink when you’re sleeping).
I agree with Watchez that - However it has to be done - IT HAS TO BE DONE!
TY & GL
