What are the four signs of addiction?

Lack of concern for personal hygiene. Unusual need for money; financial problems.

Where does addiction take place in the body?

Drug addiction is a chronic brain disease. It causes a person to take drugs repeatedly, despite the harm they cause.

What are the major causes of addiction?

Factors such as peer pressure, physical and sexual abuse, early exposure to drugs, stress and parental guidance can...

What percentage of individuals relapse?

Statistics indicate that between 40 and 60 percent of people with addiction will experience a relapse. When a person goes ...

How does drug addiction start in the brain?

When someone develops an addiction, the brain craves the reward of the substance. This is due to intense stimulation of...

What makes a person an addict?

George Koob, director of the NIH National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Many people don't understand why or...

Are addictions good?

Is cerebellum involved in addiction?

When did addiction get classified as a disease?

Who treats substance abuse?