The only abuse of drugs is the control of drugs by other people. ...The only control is self-control.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Leary defines drug abuse as external control, arguing true control comes from within.
- In plain terms
- Abuse happens when others control drugs, not when you control yourself.
- What can you take from it?
- Self-control prevents abuse.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who controls your choices?
- What does self-control mean to you?
Another view
It ignores systemic factors that enable dependency.
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