Treatment Abuse, Behavior Modification, Thought Reform > The Ridge Creek School / Hidden Lake Academy
Funny article
Deborah:
She's not a "kid".
She's an adult, who chose to present herself as an Addictions Counselor.
Hopefully she'll come to her senses and find work with an ethical employer before her reputation is really tarnished.
Deborah:
--- Quote from: ""SH"" ---I certainly by no means intended racism in my comments, I myself have some native american ancestry from my mothers side.
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Wasn't implying that you were, consciously anyway. Anyone who puts forth the notion that they are genetically predisposed to alcoholism is perpetuating racial oppression. Just as those who use the study "proving" blacks were intellectually inferior to support their racism, even though it was later refuted.
--- Quote ---So, is it possible that genetics play a role? I think so. I think stating that it in no way plays a role is erroneous and judgemental.
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No judgement. No blame. Because one doesn't subscribe to the "genetic predisposition" bullshit, doesn't imply they are "blaming the victim". It is what it is and I believe decades of economic and racial oppression is the predisposing factor.
They're doing the best they can, and it's my hope that they some how, some way, they are able to find some peace and economic stability.
There is a higher percentage of blacks in prison for non-violent drug offenses. Think they're more 'genetically predisposed' to substance abuse? Are Europeans 'genetically predisposed' to be racists? As the economic oppressors, they do have the means to buy a "get out of jail free" card as needed.
Anonymous:
"All Peer Group Counselors are full-time and are clinically trained, holding a Master’s Degree or higher." (directly from the HLA website)
it appears to me that the biggest thing wrong with this is that hla itself states ON IT'S WEBSITE the above...and doesn't it say that this lovely bride holds a bs and is WORKING on her masters?
hmmm...just another hla lie!
also...regarding the genetics thing...just a thought...could be enviroment...if all you see is mom and dad drinking, drugging or over eating...and feeding you all of the same things that they do or eat wouldn't that be a better pre-cursor to what you will end up like other that what your genes say?? sure heart disease, hypertension, diabetes are all genetic...but mostly it is your environment tht is going to determine if those genetics are going to play an even larger part in what you are going to end up doing...think about it before you bash it...yes, genetics plays a part in true diseases, but a lot of those "genetic predispositions" like alcholosim and obesity have to do with your surroundings growing up...NOT ALL so don't come on saying "well, i have a friend whose parents were the pinicles of society, never drank or overate but their kids are all drug addicts and/or obese"...yes, happens...but also in those cases...look at what goes on behing closed doors...abuse of any kind? bullying, etc...lots of reasons besides the "genetice" one...even in the "best of families"
so whatever...take it for what it is...
Anonymous:
One other thing that is occuring on a higher level on the reservation is Diabetes. My mom says a very large percentage have it, I believe the type II version. We have discussed this particular issue because type I diabetes runs in my family (my father, 3 cousins, my great grandfather, etc) and 2 people had type II. theres been a debate about whether Type I is genetic, which, I feel it is. About type II though, that is usually caused by diet, being overweight, etc. But this is the type that the Cherokee have in a larger percentage. So, for this item, I was thinking maybe it was their diet, but, I found a study while looking up the alcoholism study yesterday that stated that the same genes that can cause alcohol to not be processed well is the same gene they feel that can cause type II diabetes. It has to do with sugar metabalization. I think its a possibility, but then again type II is a preventable disease so I think it just maybe makes you more of a candidate, not necesarily a definate thing that you would get diabetes. And just because you may have a genetic possibility to become more of an alcoholic (the idea that some dispute), doesnt mean you would have to become one, just makes you slightly more prone to it if you choose to drink. JMHO.
Troll Control:
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--- Quote ---MODS: This is The Who posting more spam! Let's give this asshole the final heave-ho, shall we? Please DELETE The Who's recent anonymous postings and ban his new IP address.
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Agreed!! Why dont we go one better and delete any post that disagrees with our beliefs (spam), especially if they dont have the guts to get a log-in (like the guest above mentioned). Give them one warning and then ban their friggin asses after 3 posts and boot their butts into never-never land, if they dont change their position.
This will clear the board for the rest of us who know whats good for everyone else.
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Who, shut the fuck up. You were banned because you derail every thread with spam (repeated postings) and because you lie and edit posts afterwards (and then deny it) and lie about the mods altering or deleting your posts.
It just goes to show what a sick compulsion you have. You have such a strong need to continue to hang out here because you have been rejected at every turn in the real world - your kid, your wife, your employer, etc. This is your idea of a "power play" - "I'll post here even if I have been BANNED! THEY can't tell ME what to do!"
Who, you are a pathetic, craven loser. "Get a life!" "Get over it!" And go away.
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