Addiction as a brain disease revised: why it still matters, and the need for consilience Neuropsychopharmacology

However, with a strong support system, professional therapy, and careful monitoring, addiction recovery can be managed long-term. Even when someone enters recovery, these changes can impact the brain long-term, calling for professional addiction treatment that involves a whole-patient approach including medication and psychotherapy. Thankfully, successful recovery is possible for people with substance use disorders, and