When I was a practicing alcoholic, I was unbelievable. One side effect was immense suspicion: I'd come off tour like Inspector Clouseau on acid. 'Where's this cornflake come from? It wasn't here before.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Alcoholism caused extreme paranoia and suspicious behavior in the speaker.
- In plain terms
- When drinking, I was extremely suspicious of everything.
- What can you take from it?
- Addiction distorts perception of reality.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does alcohol change perception?
- When do you notice addiction effects?
Another view
Not all addicts display identical symptoms like paranoia.
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