Definition: Spella: a spoken word or form of words held to have magic powerb: a state of enchantmentI’ve been professionally helping others in recovery for almost as long as I’ve been clean and sober—no coincidence. From the start, I realized that for treatment to have any chance of success, I need to take what works from my esoteric Chinese medicine and core-shamanic approaches and explain addiction’s origins and mechanisms in a way people can understand.On the other end, I’ve had to translate what I do for treatment centers, insurance companies, and licensing and accreditation boards, as well as to my medical and mental health colleagues—speaking in the “medical-ese” that checks diagnosis codes and reimbursement boxes.Fun, right?Now, I aim to strip away language that complicates an already complex issue. With that in mind, I propose…Addiction is a SpellThis Spell is a LieThis Lie is a BeliefLet me explain.Check out our exploration along this path to the core of an addiction. Hit the play button on the podcast audio at the top of the page, or check out the video embedded here:And as always, please hit the little like button and send along any comments or questions you may have.With blessings,Randal This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit randallyons.substack.com

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