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The Link Between Trauma and Addiction

When people think of addiction, they often focus on the substance being used—alcohol, opioids, stimulants, or something else entirely. But addiction rarely begins with a substance. For many, it starts with something unseen: trauma. At Spokane Falls Recovery Center, we understand that trauma and addiction are deeply connected. We approach healing not just by treating…