37. Understanding the Psychology of Addiction

<p>The complicated illness known as addiction is a brain disorder characterized by obsessive substance use despite negative outcomes. Knowing the psychology of addiction can help us treat it more successfully and understand why some people develop an addiction while others do not.<br /> <br /> Addiction&rsquo;s Nature<br /> The difficulty to quit taking drugs, uncontrolled substance use, and negative effects from substance use are the hallmarks of addiction. It&rsquo;s a psychological problem in addition to a physical one. Although the effects of the chemicals on the brain that lead to addiction vary, addiction frequently shares psychological traits.</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/@dianamaria2/37-understanding-the-psychology-of-addiction-14854d10c3a6"><strong>Read More</strong></a></p>