Thursday, February 6, 2014

Addiction Is a Chronically Relapsing Disease: Philip Seymour Hoffman Part 2

There isn't much I can add to the very sad story. As more details emerge, the more depressing it becomes.

Addiction kills. Relapse is a boogeyman who stalks his prey, always looking for a crack in the armor. PSH's long-term partner left him and took their three children with her. It's not clear if she left because he relapsed or the separation caused the relapse. It's easy to get drawn into this sensational story, but I will leave those details for others.

But I do like this piece from the Slate.com about relapses and why they are to be feared.

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