The primary cause of drug addiction is abuse. Anything can lead to an addiction if it is used in excess but some addictions are far more dangerous than others and in many cases much harder to control.

There are many reasons that might cause a person to turn to drugs. Many use drugs as a means of escaping some traumatic event or problem. When they are using the drugs they feel like they can forget everything else and soon discover they need the drug more and more. In many cases when they realize it has become a problem it is too late to stop it alone and most will refuse to admit they have a problem choosing to try to fight it alone unsuccessfully.

The best way to prevent drug addiction is to steer clear of drugs altogether however sometimes this is much easier said than done.

The first step in fighting drug addiction is to admit to that you have a problem and need help. This is the hardest part because many people see it as a sign of weakness.