Drug addiction is a chronic disease, just

like any other. It does not ever go away,

although it can be treated. It is not a
matter of willpower or choice. Although
the initial decision to start using a drug
is a choice, the chronic nature of the
disease makes it difficult to reign in.
This is why relapsing is such a problem
in recovery.

ALL ABOUT DRUGS

There are many other factors to consider when
looking at drug addiction. One’s environment can
have an effect. If a child is reared in a home where
there is drug abuse, they are more likely to move in
that same path. Peer pressure is also a factor for
youth. There are also biological reasons for drugs
to become an addiction. Mental disorders can also
result in drug addiction.