An addict experiences a severe emotional or physical reaction once they were to stop the activity. One way to prevent or treat an addiction is to understand why it occurs. In addition to the high produced by the addictive behavior, the pursuit of an activity and the excitement of evading spouses, parents, bill collectors or employers can be equally satisfying to an addict. For example, some cocaine addicts have said that they got more of a high from the process of stealing for and chasing down the drug than they did from using it. From the standpoint of karma and reincarnation , addictions happen like this.
Addictions are always highly karmic in nature.
In the case of an infant born addicted, this is karma pure and simple that the individual has to work off. The later in life the addiction occurs, the more chances the individual was given beforehand to resolve their karma more peacefully and harmoniously. If you are an addict and are honest with yourself, you will know the truth of these words. Situational, includes those seeking escape from grief over the loss of loved ones. Situational, includes isolation from family, empty nest, relocation from long residence.