Medical Conditions - Addiction

Addiction is a chronic, complex condition of the brain characterized by craving and compulsive use of substances, medications, etc., despite harmful consequences. It can be the need for a substance or thing or behavior-related. Substance addiction is the addiction to alcohol, cocaine, marijuana, tobacco, narcotics, caffeine, etc. Non-substance addiction includes technology, sex, food, gambling, gaming, etc. An addicted person finds it impossible to stop the use of substances, things or engage in behaviors that cause addiction. Deaddiction programs and therapy, along with medications, can help.