A forum member said:
Logistics
1. Go in bathroom.
2. Lock door.
3. Quickly remove clothing below waist, including socks.
4. Kneel in tub facing faucet.
5. Make sure the thing is set for a bath and turn on cold water.
5. Grimace for ten seconds while mouthing the words “Holyyyyyyyyyy shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit!”
6. Get out.
7. Dry off.
8. Put clothing back on.
9. Unlock door.
10. Leave bathroom.
(Not sure what you can tell your housemates. Maybe you like washing your feet every two hours?)
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COMMENTS: The pdf of this press release announcing ASAM’s new definition of addiction can be found here.
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