Recent Advances in Addiction Research

Addiction is a brain disorder characterized by the inability to stop using a substance despite knowing that it is causing psychological and physical harm. It is a chronic condition that may arise from taking medications. Many people first engage in an activity voluntarily but addiction can take over and reduce self-control. Addiction can be of two types, namely, substance addiction and non-substance addiction. Most common examples of non-substance addiction are food, gaming, gambling, inter...