Why Addicted People Self-Sabotage

Addiction is a disease that causes a person to lose control over their life, but this does not mean that they are beyond hope. They may be unstable, unsatisfied, and driven to use drugs or alcohol, in order to temporarily dull suffering, just to function like “normal”, or to attain the next high.

This could also mean they rely on these substances to cope with overwhelming emotions. When attempting to stay sober, many people with substance abuse disorders start to self-sabotage and put obstacles in their path. Why?

The act of sabotaging something is to destroy or undermine it, often in a secret or sneaky way. The term self sabotage means destructive behavior is directed towards the self, and most people who self sabotage are unaware of their self-destructive behavior. Maladaptive behaviors are a form of psychological self harm.

At Pathfinder Recovery, we use a solution-based approach to help you figure out your patterns and take corrective action. Our clinical team believes wholeheartedly that if we can establish the source of the addiction we can begin to heal it and guide you to a path of happiness, hope, and fulfillment.