isolation is in the very nature of addiction. Psychological isolation tips people into addiction in the first place, and addiction keeps them isolated because it sets a higher value on their motivations and behaviors around the drug than on anything else—even human contact. “Rip-offs happen, but being part of the community is important. Even if it’s the poorest postal code in the country, this is the last club. ‘If you can’t belong to this club,’ I say, ‘you can’t belong to any club.’ ”
