Addict Quote by Rob Ford
“Yes, I have smoked crack cocaine. But do I? Am I an addict? No. Have I tried it? Probably in one of my drunken stupors, probably approximately about a year ago.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Toronto mayoral press conference, 2013
He admits to trying crack cocaine once, denying addiction.
In simple terms: Admitted single use, denies addiction.
Key Takeaway
Seek help and honesty about substance use.
Themes
substance use
public image
accountability
Mood
candid
defensive
Type
political
personal
When to use this quote
- personal health
- public scrutiny
- rehabilitation
Key Concepts
addiction denial
political scandal
Questions to Reflect On
- What factors lead to substance experimentation?
- How can public figures address past mistakes?
A Different Perspective
Denial may hinder recovery.
![“Did it [cocaine] for about eight years. Not a terribly long time to be an addict I guess, but it is longer than World War II.” quote by Stephen King](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/781/stephen-king-13_addict_did-it-cocaine-for-about-eight-years-not_393297.jpg)
