The permanent high-state experience, which may be legitimately attained only through a lifetime of dedicated inner work can be reached temporarily by artificial means (insert your addiction) . But the balance of nature dictates that to artificially acquire that state without having earned it creates a debt, and the negative imbalance results in negative consequences. The cost of such stolen pleasure is the desperation of addiction, and finally, both the addict and society pay a price.

From Power Vs. Force.

I always forget it takes a lifetime...