Addiction Recovery The last thing a recovering addict needs is more guilt and pain. There are causes for addictive behaviour that can be identified and addressed. Addictive behaviours can include heavy or binge drinking, substance abuse, sexual compulsivity, over-eating, gambling addictions, cigarette smoking, hyper cleanliness and so on. If you are struggling with behaviours that are diminishing the life within you then you can get the help you need and deserve.