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Heyman's analysis of addiction suggests that drug taking is irrational
. The irrationality of drug taking, however, may depend on the accepta
nce of mainstream society's view of what is valuable. Consideration of
the addict's viewpoint and cultural aspects of drug taking may be use
ful in trying to fathom the ''rationality'' of drug taking.