Understanding the Root Causes of Addiction

When you work toward overcoming drug addiction, you must gain a clear understanding of what may have triggered your addiction in the first place. At The Source, our drug rehab programs are built around healing the root causes of addiction. We know that treating symptoms without curing the core problems won’t lead to lasting change. And we are dedicated to giving our clients all the tools and resources they need to transform their lives in fundamental ways. 

Suffering, in Various Forms, Often Leads to Addiction

Pain, whether in a physical, emotional, or spiritual form, can often trigger someone to turn towards drugs for escape. No one likes to experience pain, and it’s not uncommon for a person to attempt to bury their feelings and try to find even temporary relief. 

Suffering from chronic physical pain leads many people to substance abuse and addiction. Pain that people try to numb with drugs and alcohol may include:

• Pain from physical trauma like a car accident or a sports injury
• Chronic back pain
• Post-operative pain from a surgical procedure
• Severe headaches and migraines
• Nerve pain like that from Fibromyalgia

Emotional pain is also a typical driver of addictive behavior. This type of pain can stem from several experiences such as:

• Issues within a relationship
• A history of abuse or trauma
• Struggles with mental illness
• Stress from work
• Death of a loved one
• Issues with money
• Self-doubt or self-esteem problems

At The Source, we believe that the only way to overcome your drug addiction involves addressing the traumatic events or problems in your life that are causing you to suffer. You can rest assured that you will not have to face your pain alone since our drug addiction experts are here to help.

How Addiction Develops

In many cases, addiction can begin innocently. For example, it’s not uncommon for people to be curious about experimenting with certain drugs when they are in a specific type of environment. At that point, the choice is voluntary.

As the drug’s impact begins to take hold, you may feel a certain sense of euphoria that you are not used to feeling because you have been struggling so much with whatever event or condition in your life is giving you pain. In a sense, consuming the drug tricks you into thinking that this is the only thing in the world that can help you forget about your pain or problems, which can ultimately lead to consuming more.

Factors That Increase the Risk of Developing Addiction

Three main factors may increase the possibility of a person developing a drug addiction. Theses include:

Developmental Factors

It’s important to remember that a person can develop an addiction at any age. However, the possibility of creating a more serious addiction increases if the addiction begins at a younger age.

Biological Factors

A person’s genetics can also make them vulnerable to falling into the temptation of addiction. For example, being a male or struggling with mental illness has been shown to increase the possibility of developing an addiction.

Environmental Factors

If you grew up in a house with parents who had their own issues with drug addiction or have friends or family members that may encourage you to try certain drugs, there is a greater chance that you may develop an addiction of your own.

Healing the Underlying Causes of Addiction at The Source

The Source team is ready to help you develop a drug rehab program that can help you to address your underlying traumas so you can go on to live a healthier and more fulfilling life. We work with you and get to know your story so you can overcome your drug addiction once and for all. A team member is available around the clock to help you begin your journey toward sobriety. We encourage you to reach out to us today at (800) 204-0418.