6^th World Brain Congress

Addiction & Brain Disorders

Addiction is a disorder of brain (Brain Disorder) and its complex condition. Addiction is additionally referred to as chronic disorder which incorporates psychological, biological, environmental factors and social factor influenced by development and maintenance. Genetic could be the danger factor for addiction sometimes for instance engaging in certain behaviours (such as gambling) and therefore the way the body processes alcohol or other drugs. Addiction are often prevented, treated and managed by the healthcare professionals with the co-operation of family or peer support like social worker. Addiction directly affects the function of brain and body which can end in problems in families, relationship, friends, schools, workplaces and neighbourhoods.