Causes of Drug Addiction: Cause of Drug Addiction

Whether you have a loved one addicted to drugs or you yourself are addicted, you may be asking “what is the cause of drug addiction”? The cause of drug addiction is a complex topic, being that each person has their own set of circumstances, but there are some common factors that can help you understand the cause of drug addiction.

Curiosity Humans are born curious and information about drugs is everywhere. It’s not hard to wonder what the hype is about if you have never been taught otherwise.Gateway drugs A person may have started out using something less addicting such as Marijuana and looking for a better high, they come in contact with heavier substances that offer a different type of high.Anxiety, depression, low self esteem and stress A person’s mood and state of well being can play a large part in a person’s perception of right or wrong. When you add drugs into the mix, it becomes a habitual circle of self destruction.Peer pressureThis is NOT a kids only topic; adults are also pressured – Everyone has peers and if getting high is what is acceptable in your social setting or circle of influences, you will be pressured to perform or act in the same way.Alteration of the perception of realityDrugs alter one’s state of mind and it’s for that very reason that many people begin using drugs and attempting to keep their mind in altered state can, and generally does lead to addiction.EnvironmentWe are all a reflection of our environments. If a person is raised in a home where drugs were part of life, or a culture where drugs are accepted, then it is much more likely that they too will become curious first and addicted shortly thereafter.

These are just some of the most common things that can cause drug addiction. The most complex part of the cause of drug addiction is the changes in the brain’s chemistry that take place when a person uses.

Samara is a survivor of drug abuse and the author of a blog dedicated to meth (methamphetamine) addiction, information and resources. Visit her blog for more information on the Cause of Drug Addiction.

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