What if addiction isn't really about the substance?

In this episode of The Voice of Hope Podcast, Dr. Ken Huey sits down with psychiatrist, psychotherapist, and SelfRecovery.org founder Daniel Hochman, MD, to explore a different way of understanding addiction and recovery.

Daniel explains why addiction is often an attempt to regulate difficult emotions rather than simply a problem of willpower or discipline. Together, they discuss the role of trauma, shame, relationships, self-mastery, and the deeper emotional patterns that keep people stuck.

This conversation offers a compassionate and empowering perspective on healing - one that focuses less on controlling behavior and more on understanding the underlying causes of suffering.

Whether you're struggling personally, supporting a loved one, or working in behavioral health, this episode provides practical insights and hope for lasting change.