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“It is not I who become addicted, it is my body.” quote by Jean Cocteau
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“It is not I who become addicted, it is my body.”

Jean Cocteau

About This Quote

Source Play: The Human Voice, 1930

Addiction is portrayed as a bodily compulsion, not a moral failing.

In simple terms: Addiction is a bodily issue, not a choice.

Key Takeaway

Address addiction as a health concern.

Themes

health addiction bodymind responsibility

Mood

empathetic serious

Type

medical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • medical treatment
  • rehabilitation programs
  • public health policy

Key Concepts

neuroscience psychology stigma reduction

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we balance bodily and personal responsibility?
  • What support systems best aid recovery?
A Different Perspective

May overlook personal agency in recovery.

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