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Addiction

Definition:

Addiction is a treatable, chronic medical disease involving complex interactions among brain circuits, genetics, the environment, and an individual’s life experiences. People with addiction use substances or engage in behaviors that become compulsive and often continue despite harmful consequences.

Prevention efforts and treatment approaches for addiction are generally as successful as those for other chronic diseases.

American Society of Addiction Medicine

Identifying the Problem

•Uncontrollable, compulsive seeking and use of a substance or behavior, even in the face of negative consequences.

•Use of the substance or behavior interferes with the ability to function in role obligations such as work, school, family etc.

•Tolerance develops resulting in an increase in the amount of substance or time spent in the behavior.

•Desire to decrease use or stop all together fail

Addiction affects all age groups and genders. Getting treatment early has a better outcome. If you or someone you know are having issues with addiction contact a mental health professional for an evaluation. Addiction is identified by a psychiatric professional that conducts a thorough assessment and screening. Effective treatment is available for addiction. If you or loved ones think you have an addiction problem make an appointment for a thorough evaluation.