Behavioral Roots
Adam emphasizes that addiction often stems from deeper behavioral issues, particularly trauma such as childhood abuse. He critiques the focus on drugs as the sole problem, urging a shift towards understanding the underlying pain. Joe shares insights on how growing up in violent environments can lead to hypervigilance and impulsive reactions, affecting behavior in adulthood.In this clip
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