Addiction is the number one health crisis in America and costs taxpayers 500 billion a year. The worst part is the majority of addiction cases are never reported. This could be as a result of the stigma and victimization associated with the condition. What a lot of people fail to realize is that addiction is a disease like any other and requires treatment. That is why it is crucial that you’re reaching out to a friend or a loved one as soon as you suspect they could be suffering from addiction. There are a couple of reasons that could lead to addiction and some of them include:
Addiction as a Coping Mechanism
There are some people that don’t want to face the realities of life. They will use drugs and alcohol to numb the pain and suffering that they could be going through. Such individuals are not likely to be sober at any time because they don’t want to face the realities of life. Once they started with the abuse, it will be almost impossible to stop unless there is an intervention. That is it is encouraged to speak out on the problems that you could be facing.
Peer Pressure
This is prevalent among teenagers. They will want to experiment on drugs just because their friend is doing it or it is what is trending at that time. Before you know it you’re dealing with a full-blown addiction and you can’t seem to find a way out of it. That is why it is recommended that you choose your friends carefully. You don’t want to be hanging with people that will lead you to the path of destruction.
Peer pressure doesn’t have to lead to negative repercussions. You should never give in to the pressures of trying something that is harmful. If you find yourself being addicted, it is crucial that you’re looking for new friends that will influence you positively. The
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