Acharya Prashant addresses the issue of addiction by advising the questioner to first respect the fact of his addictions. He explains that addictions exist because they are doing some good for the person, specifically by filling a deep inner void that arises from not having anything better in life. He cautions against simply cursing one's addictions, as they are a symptom of a deeper need. The speaker points out that individuals actively choose their addictions; these habits do not just happen to them. One goes to these things, whether they are videos or drugs, because there is a need to be addicted. The solution, as explained by Acharya Prashant, is to find a higher purpose in life. Spirituality is about looking into oneself to understand this inner hollowness and then bringing something higher into one's life to fill it. When a person finds a worthy, noble, and high purpose and falls in love with it, their attention becomes super-focused, leaving no time for petty distractions, which then vaporize. He states that distractions are intimately related to purposelessness; one cannot be distracted without being purposeless. Therefore, the key is to have a solid purpose and commit to it wholeheartedly. Acharya Prashant further clarifies that spirituality is not a superficial list of do's and don'ts but the adventure of knowing one's central need and chasing it with thrill. When one has a true purpose, even seemingly mundane activities are approached with intention. He distinguishes between pleasure and joy, noting that the purpose of life is joy, which is the highest possible pleasure. The pleasure derived from addictions is not top-class because it is often accompanied by guilt and a lack of clarity. While pleasure requires the sacrifice of clarity, joy and clarity are inseparable. If one's pursuits do not bring clarity, it signifies that there is more work to be done. He concludes by urging the questioner not to settle for lowly pleasures when higher ones are possible, reminding him that his nature is infinite and he must keep moving towards something higher.