Voluntary and Involuntary Aspects of Addiction

Voluntary and Involuntary Aspects of Addiction

Many individuals assume all aspects of addiction are voluntary. However, while part of addiction involves choice, substance use disorder (SUD) is a disease that chemically alters the brain’s ability to properly function. Once addiction sets in, the disorder is...
What Does the Cycle of Addiction Look Like?

What Does the Cycle of Addiction Look Like?

Addictions begin by releasing positive feelings related to the use of a substance. Then a cycle occurs that strengthens the desire or need for the substance. It is important to understand what the cycle of addiction looks like. Recognizing this cycle can help you...
The Science Behind Addiction

The Science Behind Addiction

Drug addiction or substance use disorder may be viewed as a conscious dilemma brought upon by negative choices. While the initial choices of using a substance can play a role, addiction is a complicated neurological disease with many scientific processes behind it....
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