Addiction a Chronic Illness


Addiction is a chronic disease because prolonged substance abuse alters the brain’s reward system to trigger biological and behavioral responses related to the abused substance. Additionally, changes to the frontal cortex of the brain alter impulse control and judgment.

Every person with a substance use disorder is unique, which means treatment plans must be personalized to fit individual circumstances. However, there are some common types of treatment shown to be the most effective. Evidence-based addiction treatment typically begins with a medically managed detox to safely rid the body of the abused substance. This is followed by cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in both group and individual settings. CBT helps individuals recognize and avoid the situations in which they are most likely to want to drink or use drugs while they cope with problems that may be contributing to their substance abuse.

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