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Spirituality is about feeling connected to others and the world around you. And though they may seem at opposite ends of the spectrum, addiction and spirituality are indisputably intertwined. One of the most common causes of addiction is said to be the desire to enter a different state of mind; to escape from normalcy or the mundane, and to feel connected to something more profound.
As assistant professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, neuroscientist and sleep expert Sat Bir Khalsa explains in an interview with Yoga Journal:
“When people take substances, they’re seeking a certain experience –…