Addiction Is A Mental Illness

-Neurological basis: Addiction involves changes in brain structure and function, particularly in areas related to reward, impulse control, and decision-making.

– Chronic and relapsing: Like other mental illnesses, addiction is a long-term condition that can relapse, but it’s treatable.

– Behavioral health disorder: It’s characterized by compulsive substance use despite harmful consequences, which significantly impairs daily functioning.