Many people ask the question: how does addiction start? In this video, Dr. Kevin Wandler shares the behaviors and the cognitive responses that cause individuals to use drugs and alcohol more frequently
Many people ask the question: how does addiction start? In this video,Dr. Kevin Wandlershares the behaviors and the cognitive responses that cause individuals to use drugs and alcohol more frequently, which in turn leads todependenceand possiblyaddiction.
The Beginning of Addiction
Addiction is very individualized. I believe some people are really susceptible to the use of chemicals. Generally, individuals start using drugs or alcohol at a very young age with experimentation. For most people, the response is just “ok, I did it” and they go on. But others get a “WOW!” response and they become more interested in using more and more drugs.
So over time the drugs they use or misuse become a regular routine and over time a person can build up something called tolerance.Tolerancemeans that you need more and more of the drug to get the same while feeling and with that over time builds up really physical addiction to the chemical.
This Season, Give Yourself the Gift of a Fresh Start.
Whether you are struggling with addiction, mental health or both, our expert team is here to guide you every step of the way. Don’t wait— reach out today to take the first step toward taking control of your life.
