The staff at Cedar Oaks Wellness recognizes addiction and mental health as a chronic diseases that impacts the brain and results in toxic habits and behavior patterns. There are countless factors that can lead to addiction and mental health. Some people begin using alcohol or drugs as a result of peer pressure, while others turn to drugs to cope with trauma or mental conditions. Many people are exposed to alcohol at a young age and have family members who struggle with addiction. One common factor that many people share, however, is that once they develop a physical and psychological dependence on drugs or alcohol, they often lose control of their lives.