Mental Health

Addiction and its Disorders

Addiction is a complex condition, a brain disease that is manifested by compulsive substance use despite harmful consequence. It is difficult to control the use of the substance by a person with substance use disorder. Opioid Use Disorder, Gambling Disorder, Internet Gaming Disorder, Caffeine Intoxication and Withdrawal are some of the addiction disorders. Addictions are diagnosed under the category substance use and addiction disorders. Substance use disorders have a range of psychological, physical, and social effects that can drastically reduce people's quality of living