Do psychopaths often become addicted to drugs or alcohol?

Most addictions are rooted in childhood trauma. As a result we have this tendency to self medicate. read more

Yes. Even though psychopaths do not have the (very strong) emotional component of addiction, they can still experience physical addiction. This combined with stimulus-seeking and risk-taking behaviors makes them more likely than the average person to abuse drugs and/or alcohol. read more

People who use and/or become addicted to illicit (illegal) drugs are another story. Psychopaths are drawn to illegal drugs by their compulsion to challenge authority, break rules, and find excitement through extreme manipulation and risk-taking behavior. read more