A Bio-Psycho-Social problem

Addiction

Experts can describe addiction as a bio-psycho-social problem. It can be caused by any combo of heredity/genetics, psych makeup and environment. You have to use drugs in order to be an addict; the stage can be “set” by one’s family, the stress levels going up, and many different aspects of how drugs and alcohol were used and viewed in the family origin.
Bio stands for the biological aspects of addiction which means that addiction runs in family lineage. It can also describe the effects that chemicals have on the brain by altering the brain chemistry. It is believed that 20% of children of addicts become addicts themselves.
Psycho stands for the psychological aspects of addiction. Personality or character traits can make certain people more venerable to addiction. Psychological factors are based on instincts that are mostly hardwired in early childhood. The traits that can cause one to be the most susceptible to addiction are low self-esteem and insufficient emotional management skills.
Social stands for the social aspects of addiction. The social aspects include anything from peer pressure, to media to economic conditions. It can also include the nature of the family system and its impact on the development of a healthy view on life.