what causes addiction
A number of factors contribute to addiction. On the surface, addiction is caused by physical changes in the brain that make the body crave certain substance or behaviors and react negatively when it doesnât receive it. However, genetic and environmental risk factors contribute to addiction on a deeper level.
These are some of the recognized causes of addiction. 1  Family history. 2  Poor coping skill for dealing with stress. 3  Negative thinking, such as an all-or-nothing approach to life.  Underlying anxiety or 1  depression. Chronic pain, either emotional or physical.