Gabor Maté and the Reason We’re All Addicted
Fail Better with David Duchovny
The Real Reason Behind Addiction
Addiction is not a disease acquired or inherited but an attempt to solve a problem. It provides short-term benefits like validation, independence, and a sense of being wanted, addressing emotional pain. Instead of focusing on the addiction itself, the key question is to understand the underlying pain that led to it. Addiction is an initially successful coping mechanism that eventually fails, causing more suffering. Empathy and understanding the reasons behind addictive behavior are crucial to addressing and overcoming addiction.
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