Video Blog The Real Cause of Addictive Behavior

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In this brief video, I explore the true cause of addictive behavior and drug and alcohol addiction.

Contrary to popular belief, addiction is not caused by substances like drugs or alcohol, nor by brain chemistry alone. These are symptoms, not the root cause.

Our treatment industry, the recovery movement, and society at large have long promoted a misleading narrative about the nature of addiction. This inadequate and externalized understanding is one of the main reasons why conventional treatment often fails—and in some cases, may even cause more harm than good.

To create lasting change, we must stop looking outside the individual for the source of the problem and instead turn inward—into the mind, thoughts, and beliefs of the person struggling. At the heart of addiction is a wounded self-image—a deeply held belief that one is not good enough or worthy.

Over my forty years of experience in mental health and substance use treatment, I’ve witnessed profound transformations. When individuals begin to shift their thinking—especially the thoughts they hold about their own value and worth—they begin to heal. As their self-perception changes, so too does their behavior. Addictive patterns are replaced with healthier, more empowered ways of living.

This philosophy forms the foundation of the counseling approach I use at Enhanced Healing Counseling. Through a focus on self-image, personal responsibility, and the power of thought, true healing becomes not just possible—but permanent.

Dr. Harry Henshaw
Enhanced Healing Counseling
Port Charlotte, Florida
https://www.enhancedhealing.com
305-498-3442