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Rich broadens the conversation around addiction, emphasizing that it's not limited solely to substances like alcohol or drugs. Addiction exists on a spectrum—ranging from compulsive behaviors like social media use, overspending, and toxic relationships, to severe substance abuse.
He notes that these behaviors are often not the problem but solutions to deeper issues. Removing substances or behaviors without addressing root causes leaves raw nerves exposed, which is why recovery and healing require self-awareness and emotional work.