Being caught up in an addiction can be a living nightmare. The behavior that turns into an addiction usually begins as a coping mechanism to manage emotional pain. Addressing addictive behavior while healing the source of emotional pain is a complicated process. Working through underlying emotional, biological, and developmental causes of addiction can be done with support. Whether integrating after a treatment program or working on sobriety in an outpatient setting, therapy can facilitate this process.  Freedom from addiction is possible.