"she's in great pain from breaking her leg" 

2.  mental or emotional distress or suffering. 

When we think of pain, we often think of the physical side of it as we have all experienced an injury or illness. However, there's also emotional pain or agony that we go through in life. Grief from a loved one passing away or the end of a relationship where we felt deep connection (the list could go on). 

We naturally will look for ways to cope or deal with the pain in our life.  Whether it's physical or emotional, being in a constant state of discomfort is not ideal for human flourishing. God does not intend us to always be in a state of pain but it does serve a vital purpose. Pain sends immediate warnings to our brain that we are in danger so we can take action (eg: touching a hot stove). 

The Practicum: 

When we look at addictions, a good place to start is by a