Overall, the “blame game” seems to be an integral part of human society, unfortunately. What is the “blame game,” you might ask? Simply put, it takes place when a people blame others for their problems rather than admitting they themselves are the culprits. Ultimately, it might seem much easier to convince ourselves that someone else made us do something questionable. However, in the case of drug addicts and alcoholics, most often, they are the ones to blame for their condition. While we cannot tell if it is a natural defense mechanism or a shared behavior that was woven into human culture throughout the years (or both), the “blame game” is not the answer to overcoming a substance use disorder. Let’s take a closer look at the severity of this issue among addicts as we talk to my sister who happens to be facing her own drug addiction. The show was supposed to be about her crack rock steady band record release, and turns into a shitshow for me and my mom instead.
