Becoming Quote by William S. Burroughs
“I took a shot of morphine, liked it, and eventually became addicted. It takes quite a while. It took me three months the first time. This nonsense of people becoming addicted with one shot is medically unsound.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Naked Lunch, 1959
Addiction often develops gradually, not from a single use, despite popular myth
In simple terms: Addiction takes time to develop
Key Takeaway
Recognize gradual risk of dependency
Themes
addiction
misinformation
health
Mood
cautionary
analytical
Type
literary
health
When to use this quote
- medical education
- public health campaigns
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
psychology
substance abuse
Questions to Reflect On
- How does myth affect prevention?
- What early signs indicate growing dependence?
A Different Perspective
Some substances can cause rapid dependence
