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Analyzing Different Types of Addiction

July 17, 2017 by Ashley Addiction Treatment

types of addiction

Addiction can happen to anyone. While there are many types of addiction, drug addiction is usually the first that comes to mind. Despite that, many people don’t recognize the difference between drug addictions. Knowing the differences and causes can help you have a better understanding of your loved ones’ addictions.

The Most Common Types of Addiction

Nearly all drugs have some type of addictive property. Even drugs that people say aren’t addictive can become addictive. Weed or marijuana is a good example. While the drug itself isn’t addictive, the way that it makes people feel becomes addictive.

Marijuana stimulates the brain to release endorphins, which the brain uses to trigger a reward response. The body doesn’t form an addiction to the marijuana. It forms an addiction to the endorphins. Since the body relates marijuana to the endorphins, an addiction develops.

However, not all drugs cause addiction in this manner. Some are naturally addictive and cause chemical changes in the brain. For example, heroin changes the brain and makes the body physically dependent on the drug. Some other common types of addiction include:

  • Opiate addiction
  • Crystal meth addiction
  • Cocaine addiction
  • Percocet addiction
  • Over-the-counter drug addiction

Causes of Drug Addiction

To better understand drug addiction, it’s important to know the cause. Unfortunately, experts don’t know the exact cause of addiction. It’s hard to figure out why some people develop it while others don’t. However, experts can say that many factors contribute to the formation of addiction.

For example, people are more likely to develop an addiction if it runs in their family. They’re also more likely to develop addiction depending on the environment in which they grew up. This includes both their private and public environment.

However, all of the experts seem to agree that other mental disorders are the leading contributor. Those who suffer from other mental disorders are more likely to develop an addiction. The reason is that addiction itself is a mental disorder. Once people have one mental disorder, they become more susceptible to others.

Learn What It Takes to Kick Addiction to the Curb at Ashley

At Ashley Addiction Treatment, we put the needs of our clients ahead of our own. We know how hard it is to overcome addiction, and we want to help you every step of the way. We provide treatment for many types of drug addiction. Characteristics of our addiction treatment programs include:

  • Gender-specific paths
  • High-quality clinical care
  • On-site medical care in case complications arise
  • Holistic care
  • Group and individual therapy

When it comes to different types of addiction, our experts have seen it all. We work with individuals of all ages to provide affordable and reliable treatment. It’s important to us that you not only overcome addiction but also avoid relapse in the future.

Don’t fight your addiction alone. Turn to Ashley for help, and let us show you what it takes to overcome drug addiction. Contact us anytime at 866-313-6307 for more information.

Filed Under: Addiction, Blog, Drug Addiction, Prescription Drugs Tagged With: addiction treatment, opiate addiction, types of addiction

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