Why Do People Develop Addictions?
Understanding The Interacting Factors Behind Addiction
Addiction rarely develops because of one single cause. This introductory resource explores the different biological, psychological and social factors that can interact over time to increase vulnerability.
It looks at reinforcement, genetics, mental health, stress and trauma, neurodevelopment, environment, relationships and physical dependence, while explaining why none of these factors determines an individual’s outcome on its own.
The resource also introduces the important distinction between dependence and addiction and explores why understanding what maintains a pattern can lead to more useful support than focusing on blame.
Useful for: building a broad understanding of addiction, challenging common misconceptions and introducing the biopsychosocial factors explored throughout the rest of the series.
Space to Breathe Therapy
