In medical science, an addiction is a constant neurobiological disorder that has psychosocial, genetic, and environmental dimensions and is characterized by one of the following: the constant use of a matter despite its harmful effects; obsessive behaviours and preoccupation with a drug use for non-therapeutic purposes.
Has your life spiraled out of control on account of a drug problem? If yes, you may feel isolated, helpless and ashamed. Or perhaps you’re worried about a friend or family member’s drug use. In either case, you’re not alone. Addiction is a problem that many people face.
Some government studies indicate that as many as twelve million Americans show signs of drug abuse. That’s a startling figure, to say the least; it represents almost five percent of the total national population, and cuts across the full spectrum of social distinctions: race and class, age and gender.
