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What is an addiction?

An addiction is a habit or behaviour that is often hard to stop and that, more and more, interferes with a person's life. Some one could be dependent on a substance, such as alcohol or another drug, or an activity, such as gambling.

There is no single reason why someone misuses alcohol or other drugs, or why someone gambles compulsively. Many people develop an addiction to cope with life's problems. For a while, the substance use or gambling may mask our pain, and take away our fear. However, the solution eventually becomes the problem - a problem that often destroys relationships and families. (CAMH)

Fortunately there are plenty of ways to beat an addiction and get on the road to recovery. The resources and tools in this micro-site can help you.

		Identifying an addiction... Here are some tips on how you can identify just a few types of addictions: Alcohol and Drugs Gambling New Addictions