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Scenario

Why tragedy does not always motivate recovery

My brother overdosed three years ago and I still use the same drugs and I cannot understand why his death did not scare me straight like I thought it would.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Grief and trauma can actually intensify addictive behaviors as coping mechanisms, making logical consequences feel irrelevant to emotional survival needs.

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

“Where Are You with Addiction as mental health condition?”

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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