Addiction Quote by Nikki Sixx
![“For me, I never knew what addiction was. I just knew my heroes, like [New York Dolls guitarist] Johnny Thunders, did heroin. I didn't have a father, it looked good to me. If I had read Johnny Thunders' book The Heroin Diaries, I don't think I would have done heroin.” quote by Nikki Sixx](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1cf/nikki-sixx-1436_addiction_for-me-i-never-knew-what-addiction-was-i_460231.jpg)
“For me, I never knew what addiction was. I just knew my heroes, like [New York Dolls guitarist] Johnny Thunders, did heroin. I didn't have a father, it looked good to me. If I had read Johnny Thunders' book The Heroin Diaries, I don't think I would have done heroin.”
About This Quote
Personal exposure to destructive role models can normalize harmful behavior, especially without guidance.
In simple terms: Seeing heroes use drugs can make addiction seem appealing.
Key Takeaway
Seek positive influences and education.
Themes
addiction
role models
family void
Mood
candid
reflective
Type
advice
personal
When to use this quote
- youth culture
- music scene
- substance abuse counseling
Key Concepts
hero worship
peer pressure
Questions to Reflect On
- Who are your positive role models?
- How can you find healthier inspirations?
A Different Perspective
Lack of support can exacerbate risky choices.
![“I'm finding that people reading the book [The Heroin Diaries: A Year In The Life Of A Shattered Rock Star] are saying, "You came from one background, I came from this background - you were a rock star, I was a CEO. I didn't have a heroin/coke problem, but I had a pill problem. But I also fell from…” quote by Nikki Sixx](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/208/nikki-sixx-1436_backgrounds_i-m-finding-that-people-reading-the-book_1589203.jpg)
![“I did [heroin] maybe when I was 18 but I got over that pretty quickly.” quote by Nan Goldin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a13/nan-goldin-6289_heroin_i-did-heroin-maybe-when-i-was-18-but-i-g_3106412.jpg)
