Addiction is a complex brain disease influenced by biological and behavioral factors, necessitating treatment through a combination of behavioral therapy and medication.
Addiction is a complex brain disease characterized by compulsive drug craving and use despite negative consequences. It is influenced by biological factors such as genetics and age, as well as social and behavioral contexts.
The Brain Disease Model of Addiction explains how repeated drug use causes biological changes in the brain akin to abnormal learning, emphasizing the role of genetics in addiction susceptibility.
Treatment for addiction typically involves a combination of behavioral therapy and sometimes medication to address the rewiring of the brain that leads to compulsive drug-seeking behaviors.
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