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A key observation is that substance abuse is often a symptom of inner misery. The speaker notes that individuals who become addicted to alcohol or drugs typically harbor self-loathing and act out their pain through destructive behaviors. They emphasize that such individuals do not turn to intoxication out of happiness or contentment but because of deep-seated misery.
This insight extends to society at large, suggesting that addressing substance abuse requires tackling underlying emotional and psychological issues, not merely the behavior itself.