Often perceived as an individual problem, addiction is always rooted deep within the social network, and the whole family structure including the wider transgenerational factors. It can also be linked to trauma. It also rooted in the way our nervous system and body works on the molecular level. The good news is, that all of these factors can be unveiled and influenced no mater what type of addiction you are dealing with. The one and only action that has to be done alone by the one affected is recognizing the need for external support. This lays the foundation of healing thus it is the most important step on the healing yourney.