Addictions

Cause of addiction

There are many theories to try to explain addictions; genetic, cultural and social influences merge with chemical and emotional factors. Environmental influences and personal experiences can also contribute.

For many people the need to escape from their present reality and engage in some form of delusional activity gives them a quick high or false sense of freedom, which in turn traps them into a destructive pattern of behaviour which can become chaotic.

Often an addiction masks a recurring depression or anxiety which the person feels unable to face.