Blogpost 1 - Topic interests

I've been looking into different options for my topic. I am still unsure about the topic I want to pursue. I don't know if it will even work as a topic. The other day, I was watching this show about people that struggle with addiction so I thought that having a topic that somehow involves finding and sharing tools to help those that struggle with different types of addiction. I'm not exactly sure what I would like to focus on specifically yet, but I thought this subject might be a good one. I also feel like a lot of people look past addiction so I might also want to create something to help other people gain a better understanding of what it is like to struggle with it. 

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  1. Rachel - ENGL 3341September 2, 2020 at 4:43 PM

    I actually identify with this topic. I'm a chronic pain patient and legally get opioid pain meds from the local pain clinic. For a few years, I tried all the less invasive options a few times over before I finally realized that opioids were my only choice (other than living in constant pain). I've been on narcotics every single day since January. Am I addicted? Absolutely. But the negative stigma surrounding addiction is incredibly hard to look past. I think most people--if they really think about it--are actually addicted to something, be it caffeine, sugar, a 2pm latte, smoking, etc.

    Addiction takes so many forms. The illicit substances most people think of when addiction crosses their minds aren't the majority. Even our closest friends and family members probably have an addiction of some sort. About a year ago, I ran out of anti-depressant meds (Effexor XR) and couldn't afford the copay for about one week. I went through horrendous and overwhelming physical withdrawal symptoms that I don't wish upon anyone. I never want to feel that way again. But that medication has been prescribed to me since 2007 and isn't necessarily what most people consider addictive.

    I hope you can find a promising research focus in this broad area. I'd be happy to give you more personal anecdotes if any of that mumbo jumbo was helpful. :)

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  2. Dr. Florence Elizabeth BacabacSeptember 2, 2020 at 11:03 PM

    Hi Tia,

    I like what you posted about "finding and sharing tools to help those that struggle with different types of addiction" --> this focus on "tools" for technical communication is a great opening for a PTW-aligned research.

    Let me know if you want to set a brief Zoom conference with me, ok? Am here. =))

    Dr. B

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