Drug Quote by Mick Jagger
“Anyone taking heroin is thinking about taking heroin more than they're thinking about anything else. That's the general rule about most drugs.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Rolling Stone Magazine, 1975
Drug addiction dominates a user's thoughts, eclipsing all other concerns.
In simple terms: Addiction consumes the mind.
Recognize the mental grip of addiction.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- rehab counseling
- patient assessment
- family support
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does addiction change perception of priorities?
- What interventions can break this mental dominance?
The quote may overgeneralize; not all drug users experience the same mental focus.