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Johann Hari (Pt 1) - How Can We Change?

The Imperfects

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Drug Addiction

Johannes: I think the core of it is about not wanting to be present in your life because your life is painful. And I think when Ryan's with other people, his life isn't painful. In fact, it's stimulating and pleasurable. It seems primarily about the alcohol. Of course, alcohol plays a role,. But I also suspect it's a certainly true gambling addiction... You're just not present with any of your worries. You're not present withAny of your distress. You're just in this almost trance-like state where you don't know what's coming next. Not that you want to my opinion at all there, Ryan.

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