Tuesday, October 2, 2007

Chronic Sobriety Disorder

Millions of Americans suffer from Chronic Sobriety Disorder (CSD), a serious medical condition characterized by extended periods of sobriety and resulting depression, anxiety, delusions, and boredom.  Unfortunately, many people suffering from this disorder attempt to self-medicate with unhealthy habits such as overeating, shopping, and watching television and movies.  These attempted treatments do not address the underlying root problem of chronic sobriety and therefore serve only as temporary distractions from getting real help.  Please check your symptoms against the following checklist to evaluate whether you may have a sobriety problem.

Some symptoms of CSD:
-Daily television use
-Increased interest in material possessions
-Strong work ethic
-Frequent attendance at religious services
-Stress and anxiety
-Sense of community with corporate America
-Long, uninterrupted periods of sobriety

Reality, when experienced without the aide of a protective intoxicant, can be overwhelming and is simply too much for many people to handle.  After long periods of sobriety, the brain becomes confused and overworked, resulting in delusions and potentially aggressive behavior.  Many sufferers of CSD even experience a state of denial in which they believe not only that sobriety is a valid state of mind, but indeed the only valid state of mind.  Left untreated, this denial begins to manifest itself into a false feeling of superiority over one's healthy, intoxicated peers, and the sobriety victim may become hostile towards anyone who tries to help.  This, however, is just a symptom of the illness.  Tragically, the invalid is simply too sober to understand his own affliction and may require the introduction of intoxicants against his will to interrupt the dangerous cycle of sobriety.

Although there is no cure for CSD, many different forms of treatment are available.  Alcohol, the mostly commonly prescribed treatment, can greatly reduce the symptoms of CSD and provide greatly needed relief.  Other effective options include marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, PCP, and heroin.  Each regimen has its own specific applications, as each patient's needs are unique, so be sure to consult a Sobriety Prevention Professional before beginning any treatment.  Contact your friendly neighborhood drug dealer for assistance with selecting an appropriate therapy to control your sobriety.  You don't have to suffer from CSD any longer; please get help today before it's too late!