Addiction is often misunderstood as a lack of discipline or morality. In this episode, Edmond, a certified group practitioner with 14 years of clinical experience in mental health, explains why addiction is a biopsychosocial condition that affects the brain, behavior, and emotional life.

We discuss self medication, why many people use substances to feel normal, the drugs currently being used in Rwanda, the difference between addiction and psychosis, and what recovery truly requires. Drawing from years of work with trauma survivors, psychiatric patients, and individuals struggling with substance abuse, Edmond offers clarity, context, and compassion.

This conversation is for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of addiction and the path toward healing.