roots of addiction

I just want to put this out here in simple terms... addiction is only a symptom of deeper problems. Seriously. In order to experience recovery a person must understand that the addiction is the response of the mind and body to issues that affect the core of the man. The addiction spawns from unresolved relationships, generally stemming from a hurt or resentment, and a spiritual deficiency.
To treat the adiction alone is like trying to treat a headache when the body suffers from a growing brain tumor. The root of the problem must be addressed for genuine recovery to take place.