ASAM Releases New Definition of Addiction

ASAM Releases New Definition of Addiction Addiction is a Chronic Brain Disease, not Just Bad Behaviors or Bad Choices Chevy Chase, MD (PRWEB) August 15, 2011 The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) has released a new definition of addiction highlighting that addiction is a chronic brain disorder and not simply a behavioral problem involving too much alcohol, drugs, gambling or sex. This the first time ASAM has taken an official position that addiction is not solely related to problematic substance use. When people see compulsive and damaging behaviors in friends or family membe
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