In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction

by Gabor Maté

“I know this sounds pretty fucked up, but I like who I am.” “You’re sitting here with your face smashed in by a metal pipe, and you’re telling me you like who you are?” “Yes, but I like who I am. I’m Toecutter. I’m an addict, and I’m a nice guy.”