Addiction is a chronic brain disorder or disease rather than a behavior problem or a result of poor personal choices.

“and in 2011 the American Society of addiction medicine defined addiction as a chronic brain disorder not a behavior problem or the result of making bad choices I just have to say this because honestly it's offensive to me personally that people say things like this”

Destiny claims that while drugs and alcohol offer a quick escape from stress, they hinder the long-term work necessary to resolve personal issues.

“Oh my god, it is a magic short-term button to not give a [ __ ] about whatever is stressing you out, drinking. But that pathway is like so strong that like when you start doing that one or two times, the temptation is always there to keep pushing the button. And obviously this doesn't work in the lo”

Dr. Drew Pinsky argues that severe personality disorders like sociopathy and antisocial behaviors require external constraints and survival threats to force a change in the individual.

“and there is, you know, sociopathy and which is what we're talking about here with with Tony Soprano and um antisocial becomes criminal at a certain point and the only way to solve that is with constraint with with some sort of external force”

Addiction is a spiritual prompt that serves as a reminder of one's need for a relationship with God.

“I suppose this is in line with my grace is sufficient for thee type stuff that the addiction is a prompt and reminder of your constant requirement for God.”