Thats how I see addiction as well. I broke through childhood experiences with Maroc Hash when I was 17 and ever since found yet another substance that helped to crack up another layer of trauma. But from my experience it was not only the substances that helped, but more so important is meditation - not as a therapy - but it brings awareness to the bodily sensations. And what really really helped me was a wonderful therapist who had the ability to teach me the body wisdom that has nothing to do with understand or anything else an "I" could achieve. The natural function of the body-mind-complex that auto-releases stored trauma through emotions and sensations.

Sure it is a combination of all aspects and I also find Ayahuasca one of the greatest co-therapist in existence, because it stays there whenever I need it and it even helps the "real" therapist to help you then.

Great articel.
Thank you for sharing 🦄