Why is Addiction So Difficult to Break?

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Addiction involves an intense craving for something, like drugs or alcohol, which might lead to a person’s loss of control over its use. They continue to crave it despite being aware of its consequences. About one in 10 people in the U.S. have an addiction to alcohol, drugs, or both. Many of them want to stop, but they don’t know how.

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Is It Possible to Break from Addiction? Addiction changes the way the brain functions because it’s disrupting how the body reacts

to

pleasure.

Even

though it’s difficult to live with an addiction, breaking it is possible with the right environment,

motivation,

and medication. Many rehabilitation centers are available in the U.S. Some of them only offer in or outpatient sessions, while others offer both. HelpGuide.org says that most

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Is It Difficult to Break from Addiction? Many believe that addiction has something to do with what the heart desires, but that’s not exactly the case. It’s all in the person’s head. A dependent brain is fixed onto something, altering its chemistry to develop an overwhelming craving.

Addiction causes permanent changes to the brain, so altering it might take months or years. The level of difficulty depends on how willing a person is. Many underestimate the recovery process, so they end up having a relapse during or after treatment. Apart from changing their behavior toward alcohol or drugs, they also need to change their environment. Recovery becomes challenging when people expose themselves to unhealthy situations that tolerate their addiction. People addicted to alcohol or drugs can still find their way to recovery. All they need is to start making changes for themselves, from their behavior and motivation to their environment.


Sources: http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/headshrinkers-guide-the-galaxy/201208/whyaddictions-are-so-hard-break http://luxury.rehabs.com/drug-rehab/statistics/ http://www.renaissanceoutpatient.com/outpatient-programs/alcohol-rehab/


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