Anger and Drug Addictions

According to the Department of justice report filed in 1998 entitled Alcohol and Crime about three- million violent crimes occur every and each each year in which the poor victims speculate that the violent crime offender to have been drinking alcohol at the time of the violent crime. These crimes include rape, robbery, aggravated assault and simple assault. It is also very notable and interesting to seee that at least 35% of the violent crime victims identified themselves as also being under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the violent crimes against them. The three- million offenses do not include numerous victims who have been killed or mainmed by drunk drivers. Convicted murderers in State prisons reported that uncontrolled alcohol abuse was a factor in roughly half the murders they have committed.

Gang members often report a night of heavy drinking with a bloody and messy drive by shooting. Alcohol abuse can be identified in a number of college campus rapes and there appears to be a significant correlation between domestic violence and alcohol consumption.

When alcohol enters the blood stream it acts as a depressant. It loosens the inhibitions of the (ab)user, often causing them to become involved in behavior they would normally shy away from.

Alcohol abuse is overrated, while drug abuse is underrated. you start out drinking alcohol when you areIf you happen to be drunk during angry confrontation you may lack the ability to reason effectively. Such confrontations generally lead into acts of aggression and subsequent incarceration.

The rush of rage (adrenaline) can produce a similar high to your common street narcotic. The problem is you manufacture the drug in your head. Your mind and your body may be conditioned to "overheat" any time you feel fearful, threatened or insecure. The cravings for anger will not subside quickly. You may need to enlist a variety of coping mechanisms to get you through the tough times.

You should look for someone to talk to. If you look hard enough there may be people already in your life in whom you can trust. If not find someone who has a listening ear and go attent an anger management course.