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Addiction is the Absence of Identity founded in Truth

One of the deepest roots of addiction is not simply the substance, behaviour, or habit itself. It is the absence of a strong, healthy identity. Every human being longs to answer a few fundamental questions: Who am I? Why am I here? Am I worthy of love? Do I matter? Where do I belong? When …

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Am I ready to heal from my addiction?

Before beginning any addiction healing program, I would recommend assessing a person’s readiness for recovery, not just their addiction. The three foundations—Commitment, Self-Awareness, and Emotional Capacity—can each be measured with practical questions and rating scales. If one of these is missing, that becomes the first therapeutic goal before attempting abstinence. The Addiction Healing Readiness Assessment …