Addiction is a medical disorder that affects the brain and changes behavior. Addiction Policy Forum's infographic on addiction and the brain breaks down the science that explains these changes.
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References:
1) National Institute on Drug Abuse. (2020) Drugs, Brains, and Behavior: The Science of Addiction. Retrieved from www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugs-brains-behavior-science-addiction/preface