Q&A: Just because something gives you an artificial sense of happiness, is that a valid reason to stop doing it?

Question by Tim F: Just because something gives you an artificial sense of happiness, is that a valid reason to stop doing it?
I was watching something on TV. One of the characters had never tried drugs and did not understand why people would take them. It was explained that drugs make people feel good, give them a sense of power, etc.

Anyway, the character said “but those feelings are artificial, it does not make sense to continue those activities”

My question is: just because something is “artificial” is that a valid reason to stop doing the action that feels good?

EXAMPLES:
-Masterbation
-watching ANYTHING on TV or MOVIES is an artificial experience
-reading books
-daydreaming

Best answer:

Answer by CrazyCat
Good point.

Still most of the drugs have OTHER ressons to stop doign them.. lol

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