Periagoge
Scenario

When Addiction is Viewed as Spiritual Rather Than Medical

The traditional healer said my drinking problem is actually spiritual thirst that alcohol can't satisfy, and I want to believe this but I also know I need practical help to get sober.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Spiritual interpretations of addiction can provide profound insight while potentially undermining practical interventions necessary for recovery.

Your guide for this
Dipa
Dipa works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with African traditional healing traditions?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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