This excessive appetite for something may develop into a pattern that leads to an overwhelming attachment to it, subjective compulsion to continue it, and reduced ability to exert control over it.
Therefore, addiction affects us in all ways - physically, mentally. socially and spiritually. What is it that leads us to abuse drugs in spite of the tragedy that results? What causes otherwise intelligent human beings to sacrifice careers, families, lives, and those of loved ones, in the pursuit of something that comes in a bottle, a needle, a tablet, or a pipe? What should we do if we get addicted or if someone we love does?
What, why, and how...??
Temptations To Use Drugs
We're talking about mood altering substances. Drugs can provide us with artificial sense of self-worth, power, control, security, intimacy, and accomplishment. They can change our mood, for example, from feeling tired to feeling energetic, or, from feeling anxious to feeling more relaxed.
Under the influence of drugs, we can feel like we're flying in the sky or floating on a cloud. Psychological dependence is reached in those moments. So discontinuing the use of a drug is met with aversion.
