Addiction: A Disease of the Soul?  

Addiction: A Disease of the Soul?  
Addiction is often the result of a misguided attempt to reconnect with a feeling of belonging or of being loved. Namning/Shutterstock
Conan Milner
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We naturally want to feel good. But what happens when our favorite method of stress relief becomes destructive?

Serious addictions take an undeniable toll both physically and mentally. But according to Lisa Boucher, author of “Raising the Bottom: Making Mindful Choices in a Drinking Culture,” the 2017 winner of the Best Book Award for women’s healthpeople often overlook the true root of addictive behavior: a wounded spirit.
Conan Milner
Conan Milner
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Conan Milner is a health reporter for the Epoch Times. He graduated from Wayne State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and is a member of the American Herbalist Guild.
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