- Understanding Drug Use and Addiction DrugFacts
Addiction is a chronic disease characterized by drug seeking and use that is compulsive, or difficult to control, despite harmful consequences The initial decision to take drugs is voluntary for most people, but repeated drug use can lead to brain changes that challenge an addicted person’s self-control and interfere with their ability to
- Treatment and Recovery | National Institute on Drug Abuse
Can addiction be treated successfully? Yes, addiction is a treatable disorder Research on the science of addiction and the treatment of substance use disorders has led to the development of research-based methods that help people to stop using drugs and resume productive lives, also known as being in recovery
- Addiction Science - National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
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 Fortunately, researchers have found treatments that can help people recover from drug addiction and lead productive lives Read the DrugFacts
- Addiction and Health | National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
People with addiction often have one or more associated health issues, which could include lung or heart disease, stroke, cancer, or mental health conditions Imaging scans, chest X-rays, and blood tests can show the damaging effects of long-term drug use throughout the body
- Drugs, Brains, and Behavior: The Science of Addiction
As a result of scientific research, we know that addiction is a medical disorder that affects the brain and changes behavior We have identified many of the biological and environmental risk factors and are beginning to search for the genetic variations that contribute to the development and progression of the disorder
- NIDA. NIH. GOV | National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
NIDA's mission is to advance science on the causes and consequences of drug use and addiction and to apply that knowledge to improve individual and public health NIDA is one of the National Institutes of Health
- Drugs, Brains, and Behavior The Science of Addiction
the hallmark of addiction Brain imaging studies of people with addiction show physical changes in areas of the brain that are critical to judgment, decision making, learning and memory, and behavior control 7Scientists believe that these changes alter the way the brain works and may help explain the compulsive and destructive behaviors of
- Drugs, Brains, and Behavior: The Science of Addiction
Why study drug use and addiction? Use and misuse of alcohol, nicotine, and illicit drugs, and misuse of prescription drugs cost Americans more than $700 billion a year in increased health care costs, crime, and lost productivity 1,2,3 Every year, illicit and prescription drug overdoses cause tens of thousands of deaths (nearly 70,000 in 2018), alcohol contributes to the death of more than
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