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Addiction
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Researchers know more than ever about how drugs affect the brain and have found treatments that can help people recover from drug addiction and lead productive lives.

Addiction is characterized by drug seeking behavior and use that is compulsive, and almost impossible to control on will-power alone, despite repeated harmful consequences.

Many people don't understand why or how other people become addicted to drugs.

They may mistakenly think that those who use drugs lack moral principles or willpower and that they could stop their drug use simply by choosing to.

In reality, drug addiction is a complex disease, and quitting usually takes more than good intentions or a strong will.

Drugs change the brain in ways that make quitting hard, even for those who want to.

Addiction Is A Chronic Health Condition That Is Treatable

As with other chronic health conditions, the good news is that substance abuse is a treatable condition. Help and support can be found through rehabs, medical detoxes, one-on-one therapy, group counseling, peer-to-peer support, sober living options and 12 step programs such as NA or AA and so much more.

Never in the history of - recovery - has addicts and alcoholics had so many recovery options available. You don't have to do this alone, help is available.

Below are a few resources to HELP get you started on the path to wellness and recovery.

HOW DRUG ADDICTION WORKS

Drug addiction is a big problem in the U.S. But what exactly is going on in the brain when someone gets addicted? Watch this video to learn the science behind addiction.