People can become addicted to illegal drugs and to drugs that doctors prescribe. People can also become addicted to things they may not think of as drugs, such as alcohol and cigarettes. When prescription drugs are taken the right way, there is much less chance of becoming addicted to them. You have a problem with drugs or alcohol if you continue to use them even when they cause problems with your health, money, work or school, or with your relationships. It may take a number of attempts before you can remain free of drugs or alcohol.
Treatment can include counseling, medication, or both.
Your doctor will help you find the treatment that is right for you. The first step in breaking addiction is to understand that you can take control of what you do. You can't control all the things that happen in your life or most of what other people do, but you do have control over how you react. So use it. Once you decide to quit, make a plan to be sure that you really do it.