Why can't I just stop using drugs on my own?

addiction recovery is a complex brain disease, not a moral failing. Drugs adapting to change your brain's reward system, creating intense cravings and making it feel impossible to stop on your own. Your brain becomes dependent on the substance to feel normal, and stopping can lead to painful withdrawal symptoms. This is why willpower alone is often not enough. healing process usually requires a combination of medical support, Psychotherapy, and community to address the underlying reasons for use and develop new coping skills.