Those who are creative or innovative have a tendency to become addicted to drugs or alcohol. Just in the same way not everyone who is creative or innovated becomes addicted to a substance, not everyone who is addicted has one of those traits. Addiction can affect anyone, and its nothing to be ashamed of or hide. Durham has rehab facilities that are waiting for you to call.

Can Anyone Become Addicted?

It is possible for anyone to become addicted after repeated use of an addictive substance, however, most people who become addicted to substances have a predisposition to addiction. Meaning they have a psychological predisposition, or a genetic one. Addiction is passed down from parents who are addicts, but that's not a guarantee that every child of an addict will also become addicted.

Sensitivity to a substance is also a factor in who becomes addicted to drugs or alcohol. Some people may be more sensitive to developing an addiction after a few uses of a substance, while others can use that same substance for months and never become addicted.

Addiction is a chronic behavioral and psychological disease, and is treated like other chronic diseases. Therapy treatment approaches address the medical side of addiction, as well as the psychological, behavioral and emotional side of the disease. This is the benefit to receiving treatment from an accredited treatment facility, versus self-treating. When people try to overcome addiction on their own, they don't have the tools to cope with the temptation to relapse, and the psychological therapy to deal with stressful situations that would ordinarily lead to their abusing substances.

If you are seeking treatment in Durham, make sure the facility will treat your particular substance abuse. Consider traveling outside of Durham to another city or state for your substance abuse treatment. Traveling for treatment gets you away from the harmful conditions that can lead to you abusing substances.

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Meetings are a good way to give you a tune up and help you stay focused on your goal. NA or AA meetings are productive because you are talking to other people who understand the process and the hardships that come along with recovery. Use this tool to help you find a meeting in your area. At group meetings, you can develop a support group among your peers, and you can find support in a sponsor to help you with recovery on a personal level. The 12-steps are also a great way to continue your sobriety and avoid the temptation to relapse.