At the heart of Dr. Gabon Mate’s life work is the following question: “The question is never “Why the addiction?” but “Why the pain?” The research literature is unequivocal: most hard-core substance abusers come from abusive homes.” “Not all addictions are rooted in abuse or trauma, but I do believe they can all be traced to […]
via Gabor Mate: Addiction and Trauma Therapist and Author — Emotional Sobriety: Mind, Body, & Soul
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