An addict is someone who has a “compulsive physiological and psychological need for a habit forming substance”, (http://www.yourdictionary.com/alcoholism, November 7, 2010). And, although you would think that if someone has had a bad experience or several bad experiences surrounding their addiction, that person would recognize the connection of destructive behavior that occurs when drinking or drugging and avoid it. However, this thought does not occur to the addict as addiction is a habitual compulsion to use without any consideration of its harmful effects on the addicts mental, physical, spiritual, financial health, social well being or for anyone involved in the addicts life.