Most addictions are seen as "poor choices" at face value, but you have to understand that unhappiness is the trigger. They found temporary solace with those po

Most addictions are seen as "poor choices" at face value, but you have to understand that unhappiness is the trigger. They found temporary solace with those poor choices. This is not rational, but the instinctive part of our brain is taking control when we're under threat (unhappiness is a signal) Food addiction is very common in the US, people are not obese because of a lack of exercise or knowledge about the consequences of eating too much, and yet you'll find that happier (usually strongly related to wealth and status) people are less prone to addictions...