Commonly society depicts certain drugs and substances as desirable and others as objectionable. Although the rationale itself is questionable, mainly due to our association and perception of those drugs and substances, we conform to norms that accept them as either good or bad. How we distinguish cigarettes, prescription drugs, cannabis, mushrooms, or alcohol, especially when we consider the demonstrated health consequences attributed to each.
So, unsurprisingly we choose – whether consciously or unconsciously – to judge others and ourselves based on what is ‘acceptable’ before we show empathy. We also tend to be more interested in ‘how’ much alcohol is consumed which oversimplifies the issue. We forget that understanding the ‘why’ is equally as important, because abuse and addiction tend to stem from underlying issues. A considerable number of people do this to escape or self-medicate. Some struggle with their identity from a young age, so they drink to fit in. Others do so to escape from a reality of violence or abuse. Some are simply predisposed to succumb to addiction.
If we exercise more curiosity, we can understand these issues from a holistic perspective and that informs how we decide to address them. Sometimes when we stand too close to an issue it takes stepping back to be able to see the full picture.
Listening to Martin talk about why he began drinking and what that led to made me believe this is a story many of us can learn from. 17 years after his fateful night we get to reflect on the ways his life changed and how he has now dedicated his life to help the lives of others as a Counsellor and speaker.
Host:
Fungai Mutsiwa
Instagram: @ blackfor30
Guest:
Martin Lockett
Website: Martin Lockett
Instagram: @martinllockett
LinkedIn: Martin Lockett
BlackFor30 is a place for your voice to be heard. DM us your thoughts and questions @blackfor30 or via email at admin@blackfor30.com.
BlackFor30 is a place for your voice to be heard. DM us your thoughts and questions @blackfor30 or via email at admin@blackfor30.com.
Commonly society depicts certain drugs and substances as desirable and others as objectionable. Although the rationale itself is questionable, mainly due to our association and perception of those drugs and substances, we conform to norms that accept them as either good or bad. How we distinguish cigarettes, prescription drugs, cannabis, mushrooms, or alcohol, especially when we consider the demonstrated health consequences attributed to each.
So, unsurprisingly we choose – whether consciously or unconsciously – to judge others and ourselves based on what is ‘acceptable’ before we show empathy. We also tend to be more interested in ‘how’ much alcohol is consumed which oversimplifies the issue. We forget that understanding the ‘why’ is equally as important, because abuse and addiction tend to stem from underlying issues. A considerable number of people do this to escape or self-medicate. Some struggle with their identity from a young age, so they drink to fit in. Others do so to escape from a reality of violence or abuse. Some are simply predisposed to succumb to addiction.
If we exercise more curiosity, we can understand these issues from a holistic perspective and that informs how we decide to address them. Sometimes when we stand too close to an issue it takes stepping back to be able to see the full picture.
Listening to Martin talk about why he began drinking and what that led to made me believe this is a story many of us can learn from. 17 years after his fateful night we get to reflect on the ways his life changed and how he has now dedicated his life to help the lives of others as a Counsellor and speaker.
Host:
Fungai Mutsiwa
Instagram: @ blackfor30
Guest:
Martin Lockett
Website: Martin Lockett
Instagram: @martinllockett
LinkedIn: Martin Lockett
BlackFor30 is a place for your voice to be heard. DM us your thoughts and questions @blackfor30 or via email at admin@blackfor30.com.
BlackFor30 is a place for your voice to be heard. DM us your thoughts and questions @blackfor30 or via email at admin@blackfor30.com.