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Three Deep Recovery: What Addiction Was Trying to Manage

Bill Tierney

Published on: 09/08/2026

Addiction is often a strategy for managing internal discomfort. This article explores shame, fear, anger, and the addictive processes that can shape long-term recovery.

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Three Deep Recovery: Why Relapse Is Predictable

Bill Tierney

Published on: 03/08/2026

Relapse is predictable when addiction is misunderstood as the only problem. Addiction is often a strategy for managing internal discomfort, and recovery must address what addiction was trying to manage.

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