If you’ve struggled with substance use, you may have asked yourself, “Why do I keep going back?” or “Why can’t I just stop?” Does this sound familiar? 

These are not signs of weakness — they’re signs of more beneath the surface. For many people, addiction isn’t the root problem; it’s a symptom. When I teach my students about treating addiction, I’m teaching them to treat the trauma fueling the substance use.

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