How can "ease of availability" be a behavioral addiction trigger?

How can "ease of availability" be a behavioral addiction trigger?

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The ease of availability can be a big trigger for someone who has a behavioural addiction. That's what makes something like computer or internet addiction so difficult, because for the most part in our modern society, most people live with or occasionally use a computer or the internet. Availability is a central issue for addicts, especially during the early months. This can be the medium for some behavioural addicts to feel good inside. It would be ideal if, let's say a computer addict, did not have to contend with a computer on a daily basis for a couple of months, but that isn't really practical. The reality is, ease of availability can be a behavioural addiction trigger and it is suggested that addicts try to limit their contact with their addiction or limit their availability.