All vices are birthed by a desire to calm the mind.
But the effect of a vice is short-lived and higher doses do not make the effect longer, but it does not stop us from ramping up the dose.
This is the story of addiction to anything. Addiction reinforces the troubled mind, because any distraction from the mind makes it even more petulant.
How do you calm the mind in a sustained way?
Make your breathing conscious and observe the antics of the mind. It calms down in the presence of a keen observer and finally seeks to serve instead of being served.
– Osasu Oviawe