There is, of course, a reason why people become addicted to drugs.
The psychological aspect of addiction is extremely powerful.
The human mind is a marvellous thing, and the thoughts we have can become all-ruling in our lives.
Because we are these complex creatures, with thinking and reasoning capabilities, we can often discount the mind as only a small part of what we are.
This is totally wrong, and in fact the psychiatric implications of drug use (or more properly drug abuse) are ever present, and can cause major disruption in the life of an addict.
So just what exactly are we talking about here? The psychological aspects of the mind, and how it can control our lives, has been well known to professionals in the field for many years.
For example, if one is the child of an addict, be it drugs, alcohol, or whatever, your own mind will rapidly justify to you the use of these substances as being OK.
Let's face it, you love your parents and if they are doing it then it's got to be allright and can't possibly be bad for you.
You are in effect brainwashing yourself.
Of course, as we know from proven scientific research, it is a fact that drugs have an effect on the brain.
It becomes a brain problem.
Drug abusers brains get so used to having these chemicals in them that sooner or later, depending on the substance, they actually "talk" themselves into needing those chemicals to function, and so the brain gives the body various (withdrawal) symptoms in order to get those chemicals.
So what can be done to try to beat the psychological side of drug addiction? Getting help is a tried and tested method.
Talking to a trained drug abuse counsellor, or other health professional is agood start to finding ways to overcomes your addiction.
Wherever you are, there are many excellent programs available to those with a problem with substance misuse.
The best of these will treat both the mind and the body.
Because, as we already know, when you initially try to reduce your dependence on drugs, your mind will give your body a variety of withdrawal symptoms in order to get its "fix".
However, with professional help it is possible to successfully break the hold that drug addiction has on your body, your mind, and your life.
It's not strictly necessary to go into a rehabilitation facility.
However it is proven that this method is very effective.
These facilities can be expensive, as also can psychologists/psychiatrists.
However, most long term drug abusers find that if they work it out they are spending over a period of time far more on their habit than the cure would cost, and the benefits to your wallet can easily be calculated.
Even if it's impossible to put a price on your future wellbeing.