Addiction is a health problem that can affect many people at any time. However, there are a few ways to predict those who may be more prone to addiction. For example, addictive personality traits are a useful diagnostic tool. At Lakeview Health, we identify these traits during addiction therapy programs to help people better understand why they use substances. You can use them to gauge whether you’re at high risk for this danger.
Addictive Personality Traits are Real
Although many addiction experts no longer believe in the addictive personality, they do think that addictive personality traits are real. That’s because the idea of just one type of character being prone to addiction seemed too broad. It also created a lot of stereotyping that made treatment more difficult and caused personal difficulties with many those getting treatment. Instead, addictive personality traits were identified that could help make it easier to fully grasp those who are at a higher risk of addiction. Please note: anybody may experience physical or emotional dependence on drugs, but these traits indicate higher risk and include:- Relation to somebody with an addiction
- Emotional problems
- Risk-taking tendencies
- Disconnected or cautious personality
- Obsessive-compulsion tendencies
- Troubles with self-control