Addictions: Willpower is Not Enough

Since the word addiction was first coined, there are has been much debate on what classifies as an addiction and what causes addiction. Some professionals see addiction as a character flaw, while others see addiction as a biological vulnerability. The biggest question that remains unanswered, however, is "why are we so vulnerable to addiction?" There are many factors that make individuals vulnerable to addiction.
<Tab/>The first of these factors is what is considered an "addictive personality." From the time people are born they are taught certain beliefs and often these b…