Addiction psychiatrists aim to address the underlying causes of addiction. Addiction medicine specialists provide evidence-based prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and medical management …

As a result of scientific research, we know that addiction is a disease that affects both the brain and behavior. We have identified many of the biological and environmental factors and are beginning to …

Rockville, MD – The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) – the nation’s largest organization representing medical professionals who specialize in addiction prevention and treatment – has …

Defining Addiction Addiction is defined as the ongoing use of mood-altering sub-stances, such as alcohol and drugs, despite adverse consequences. Genetic, psychosocial, and environmental factors …

What is Addiction? Addiction is a brain disease characterized by compulsive substance seeking and use, despite negative consequences. It involves changes in the brain’s reward system, leading to …

Addiction 101. The Recovery Research Institute provides a comprehensive overview of the epidemiology (prevalence), etiology (causes), phenomenology (experience), impact and the latest …

THE SCIENCE OF ADDICTION This project was funded by the Overdose to Data Action for States grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and was created in collaboration with the …