🔑Addiction is not caused by chemical hooks, but by a lack of meaningful connections and bonds.
💡The traditional approach of the War on Drugs has failed to address addiction effectively.
🌍Portugal's experiment with decriminalization and social recovery has shown positive results.
🔁Addiction should be viewed as an opportunity for social recovery and reconnecting with society.
💔The current culture of disconnection and isolation contributes to addiction.
What causes addiction?
—Addiction is not caused by chemical hooks, but by a lack of meaningful connections and bonds.
Has the War on Drugs been successful?
—No, the War on Drugs has failed to effectively address addiction.
What is Portugal's approach to addiction?
—Portugal has decriminalized all drugs and focused on reconnecting addicts with society.
How can we address addiction?
—We need to shift our focus to social recovery and reconnecting individuals with meaningful connections.
What contributes to addiction in our society?
—The current culture of disconnection and isolation contributes to addiction.
00:12The author shares personal experiences with addiction in their family and reflects on the centenary of drug bans.
01:10Feeling a lack of understanding about addiction, the author embarks on a journey to study and learn from those affected by addiction.
03:06Experiments with rats in different environments challenge the commonly held belief that chemical hooks cause addiction.
08:44The author explores Portugal's approach to addiction, which focuses on decriminalization and reconnecting addicts with society.
10:58The author discusses the social implications of addiction and the importance of meaningful connections.
