The mindset and pshycological behavior of addiction is one that is individual and needs to be assested by a doctor that is certified.  If you are looking at an eastern medicine approach to you issues....contact me in PM, because I for one, know that Ibogaine is not the only herbal on the market that assists with w/d and whatknot.

I have been in a similar situation for so long, I cannot remember when it all started, maybe even from day 1!

I do know that my addictions are due to missing elements in, and throughout my life.

But mostly it is to ease the pain of having had endured a tortured life, and my acceptance that there is no bright future for me.

Many 'near death experiences', has also contributed to this morbid and dim outlook on my life, & because my personality can sometimes be very dark and despondent.

The things you desire are an indication of what you are trying to replace and are lacking in your life.

First step is to identify any underlying problems, and then you can work out how to overcome any addictions.

However, an addiction is only as strong as the persons will, to continue, or to quit.  

There is no easy way out, or quick fix.  It comes down to how badly you want to kick the habit.

There are herbs that will help with addictions.

my bit:
You have taken the First Step Realising that you have a problem
You have taken the Second Step  and want to do something about it.
There are a lot of people and places around that will help guide you
But it is You that has to help you, Look in the mirror every day and get to love that person in it, get to really know that person and not that one that hides behind it.
take other people's advice and use them they are there to help you,
One day at a time

Im in recovery also 7yrs alcahol & drugs ,2yrs ciggarets ,8months codependancy, right now its food .

a twelve step program was essential for me .It works for everything.

Im also using" emtional freedom technique".

right now im just getting over the 5 yr relationship....oooch.

what I noticed about addictions is they , sometimes take root in people with low self esteem.ie ,childhood tramas ,loss of parent , or addicted parrent ,etc,etc.

Loise Hay ,auther of "YOU CAN HEAL YOUR LIFE ",claims that all addictions are an inability to love oneself...I completly aggree.

I completly love & approve of myself even though Im 300 lbs ,,,lol.