Addiction Quote by Abraham J. Twerski
“I too searched far and wide for the cure to addiction, but my medical and psychiatric background did not lead me to the cure because the source of addiction does not lie here,.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Spirituality of Addiction, Abraham J. Twerski, 1995
Addiction’s root isn’t purely medical or psychiatric; it stems from deeper spiritual or existential voids that conventional treatment may miss.
In simple terms: Addiction is deeper than medicine.
Key Takeaway
Explore spiritual or existential dimensions.
Themes
addiction
healing
spirituality
medicine
Mood
hopeful
introspective
serious
Type
therapeutic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- rehab programs
- counseling sessions
- personal reflection
- support groups
Key Concepts
Existential psychology
spiritual counseling
addiction theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What deeper needs might underlie addictive behavior?
- How can spiritual practice support recovery?
A Different Perspective
Medical approaches alone may not address underlying voids.
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