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Its also a helpful read for anyone who has a loved one who struggles with addiction.

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Aboah wrote the foreword to the book.)

People find it really difficult to understand that its not about willpower, she says.

Its not as simple as saying someone doesnt have enough willpower.

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What actually is addiction?

Anything that can be used to change the way you feel can be classified as addiction, she explains.

A lot of people will say, well, isnt that like shopping?

You need 30 days, becausehomeostasisneeds to occur to alter the brains chemistry.

It wont be easy, but it will be worth it.

Treating addiction with connection

The antithesis of addiction is connection, says Fosh.

Its sad because were interacting through a phone rather than in person, she says.

Theres an underlying need for connection, and were acting in self-destructive ways as a result.