By Laura Dorwart
Original Source: verywellhealth.com
Drug addiction is a treatable, chronic medical disease that involves complex interactions between a person’s environment, brain circuits, genetics, and life experiences.
People with drug addictions continue to compulsively use drugs despite the negative effects.
Substance abuse has many potential consequences, including overdose and even death. Learn about the short and long-term effects of drug addiction. Discover treatment options for common symptoms.
People can become addicted to any psychoactive ("mind-altering") substance. Common addictive substances include...click here to continue reading
