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In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts
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What is the significance of the book’s title? Provide textual details.
Did you find anything about Maté’s stance on addiction treatment surprising? Discuss his stance, and your response.
What is Maté’s view on the decriminalization of drugs? How do you feel about the decriminalization of drugs? Provide pros and cons.
Maté’s definitions of dependence and addiction cover more than substance abuse. What addictive behaviors have you seen in your own life, or in the lives of people you know?
Criticism on Maté’s views stem from what some have called his narrow, reductionist view of addiction and its origins. Namely, that it always has its roots in childhood. What are his views? Are they persuasive to you? Why or why not?
Were you surprised that Maté has found treating his own compulsions to be so difficult, despite his expertise? Give your reasons.
What role does self-awareness play in recovery, according to Maté?
How do Maté’s experiences in World War II affect the way he views his compulsions?
Why does Maté’s son Daniel become obsessed with blogging and self-improvement workshops? How does he grow out of these obsessions?
In your opinion, do supervised injection sites encourage addicts to continue using? Why or why not?
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