Need some help? Tip: Use arrows to navigate results, ESC to focus search input Topics Addictions Addiction is a chronic brain disease. It causes a person to use drugs or alcohol or destructive behavior repeatedly, despite the harm they cause. Continued addictive behaviors or use of alcohol or drugs can change the brain and lead to addiction. The brain changes from addiction can be lasting, so addiction is considered a “relapsing” disease. This means that people in recovery are at risk for taking drugs again, even after years of not taking them. 7 articles Show all Emotional Health and Wellness 3 articles Show all Family: Parenting and Caregiving 3 articles Show all Health and Wellness 9 articles Show all Managers/Supervisors 1 article Show all Money and Legal 1 article Show all Relationships 3 articles Show all Work 1 article Show all