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self-destructive behavior

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self-destructive behavior,
any behavior, direct or indirect, that if uninterrupted will ultimately lead to the death of the individual.


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I wish our leaders would consider new drug policy characterized by: 1) The common sense to recognize that self-destructive behavior is not the same thing as criminal behavior; 2) the honesty to admit that our drug laws are not only a costly failure, but indifferent to human life and suffering; and 3) the willingness to learn from successes of European nations whose drug policies are compassionate and compatible with social progress.
The most difficult part is learning how to associate the meaningful experiences of our lives with positive associations and our self-destructive behavior with negative associations.
Irrationally selfish people indulge in self-destructive behavior.
 
 
 
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