Addictions are both psychological and physical. Addiction can be a physical need developed from drug and alcohol usage, or a psychological need due to prolonged usage. In either case, the addict will need help understanding, treating and living with addiction. Penfield's Drug Alcohol Rehab understands addictions and will help the addict to learn about themselves, their addiction and how to build a new life free of the bondage of addiction.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) collects scientific data aimed at educating the public about the true nature of addiction and to alleviate old misconceptions about the origins of addiction. Addicts are not of weak moral character, but are genetically predisposed to be addicted to some substance should use of the substance begin. NIDA believes that scientific data is the best source of information available to begin educating the public about addiction.