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1. www.psychiatry.org › patients-families › addictionPsychiatry.org - What Is a Substance Use Disorder?

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   These 13 principles of effective drug addiction treatment were developed based on three decades of scientific research. Research shows that treatment can help drug-addicted individuals stop drug use, avoid relapse and successfully recover their lives. Addiction is a complex, but treatable, disease that affects brain function and behavior.

2. nida.nih.gov › drug-misuse-addictionDrug Misuse and Addiction | National Institute on Drug Abuse

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   Addiction is defined as a chronic, relapsing disorder characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use despite adverse consequences.†. It is considered a brain disorder, because it involves functional changes to brain circuits involved in reward, stress, and self-control. Those changes may last a long time after a person has stopped taking ...

3. onlinelibrary.wiley.com › journal › 13600443Addiction - Wiley Online Library

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   Addiction is the official journal of the Society for the Study of Addiction, and has been in publication since 1884. The journal publishes peer-reviewed research reports on pharmalogical and behavioural addictions, bringing together research conducted within many different disciplines.

4. www.health.harvard.edu › blog › what-is-addiction-2What is addiction? - Harvard Health

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   Sep 12, 2021 · Addiction is a relationship between a person and an object or activity. With addiction, the object or activity becomes increasingly more important while previously important activities become less important. Ultimately, addiction is about the complex struggle between acting on impulse and resisting that impulse.

5. www.verywellmind.com › addiction-4157312Addiction: Definition, Symptoms, Traits, Causes, Treatment

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   Dec 8, 2022 · Addiction is a complex, chronic brain condition influenced by genes and the environment that is characterized by substance use or compulsive actions that continue despite harmful consequences. For a long time, addiction meant an uncontrollable habit of using alcohol or other drugs. More recently, the concept of addiction has expanded to include ...

6. apps.who.int › iris › bitstreamADDICTION - World Health Organization

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   Addiction is a chronic disease. It affects a person’s brain and changes their behaviour so that they act in a way that harms them. They become unable to stop taking a drug or engaging in a certain behaviour (gambling, shopping, online gaming) to the point where it becomes harmful. People may feel it does not hurt to take a drug or gamble ...

7. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › drugDrug addiction (substance use disorder) - Diagnosis and ...

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   Oct 4, 2022 · Diagnosing drug addiction (substance use disorder) requires a thorough evaluation and often includes an assessment by a psychiatrist, a psychologist, or a licensed alcohol and drug counselor. Blood, urine or other lab tests are used to assess drug use, but they're not a diagnostic test for addiction. However, these tests may be used for ...