๐ The common understanding of addiction is flawed.
๐ก Addiction is not solely caused by chemical hooks, but also by social and psychological factors.
๐ Exploring the experiences of individuals worldwide who have overcome addiction can provide valuable insights.
โ The belief that addiction is caused by chemical dependency is flawed.
๐ Addiction is not solely determined by exposure to certain substances.
โ The concept of addicted rats in experiments does not accurately represent human addiction.
๐ Addiction may not be solely chemically based, but also related to one's environment and social connections.
๐ง Humans have a natural need for connection and when unable to fulfill it, they may turn to addiction as a substitute.
๐ก Understanding addiction as an adaptation to a disconnected environment rather than a chemical imbalance.
๐ก Addiction is not solely caused by substances, but also by a lack of connection and purpose in life.
๐ Addicts are often stigmatized and punished, leading to further barriers to recovery and reintegration into society.
๐ Changing the approach to addiction by focusing on compassion, support, and addressing underlying issues can lead to positive outcomes.
๐ The approach to addiction treatment should focus on reconnecting individuals with society and providing them with opportunities for employment and small business startups.
๐ก In Portugal, a program that emphasizes rehabilitation, housing assistance, and job creation for addicts has led to a significant decrease in drug injection, overdose rates, and HIV infection.
๐ The success of the program in Portugal is attributed to the reestablishment of social ties and the absence of desire to revert to the old system.
๐ง Addiction is driven by disconnection and lack of social support.
๐ Society has replaced deep relationships with material possessions and physical space.
๐ค Recovery from addiction should focus on community support.
๐ The traditional approach to addiction intervention fails because it relies on punishment and isolation rather than connection and compassion.
๐ก Building strong relationships and offering love and support to individuals struggling with addiction is crucial for their recovery.
๐ต Instead of focusing on the war on drugs, society should prioritize promoting love and connection as the antidote to addiction.