Reality is a crutch for people who can't cope with drugs.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Some people rely on the idea of reality as a support when they cannot handle drug use.
- In plain terms
- Reality is a crutch for those who can't cope with drugs.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek healthier coping mechanisms besides denial.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What alternatives to denial can help?
- How does reality help or hinder recovery?
Another view
Not everyone uses reality as a crutch; many face addiction directly.
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