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People jeopardize their lives for the sake of making the moment livable. Nothing sways them from the habit—not illness, not the sacrifice of love and relationship, not the loss of all earthly goods, not the crushing of their dignity, not the fear of dying. The drive is that relentless.


Dt. Gabor Maté, In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts

Dr. Gabor Maté on Addiction

Dr. Maté, renowned addiction expert, calls for a new & compassionate approach toward addiction, whether in ourselves or in others. Dr. Maté believes that the source of addiction isn't found in genes, but in early childhood trauma. In The Realm Of Hungry Ghosts, his most recent best-selling book, draws on cutting-edge science and real-life stories to show that all addictions originate in trauma and emotional loss. I hope this changes some hearts & opens some eyes!

Surgeon General's Report Calling for Compassion

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Addiction is a family disease

Resources for loved ones struggling with addiction:

~Substance Abuse Resources for Families (Child welfare information gateway) www.childwelfare.gov/topics/systemwide/substance/resources/  Substance Abuse 


~Treatment Facility Locator (Substance abuse and mental health services administration)  https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/ 



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