Jun 20, 2025 · Drug addiction, also called substance use disorder, is a disease that affects a person's brain and behavior and leads to an inability to control the use of a legal or illegal drug or medicine.

Jun 20, 2025 · Although there's no cure for drug addiction, treatment options can help you overcome an addiction and stay drug-free. Your treatment depends on the drug used and any related medical or …

Dec 13, 2022 · Mental illness, also called mental health disorders, refers to a wide range of mental health conditions — disorders that affect your mood, thinking and behavior. Examples of mental …

May 18, 2022 · It's common for people with a mental health disorder such as anxiety, depression, schizophrenia or bipolar disorder to have problems with alcohol or other substances.

Aug 9, 2025 · Mayo Clinic Addiction Treatment Program provides individualized treatment for people addicted to alcohol, prescription medications and illegal drugs.

Apr 19, 2023 · Compulsive sexual behavior is sometimes called hypersexuality or sexual addiction. It's an intense focus on sexual fantasies, urges or behaviors that can't be controlled.

Aug 29, 2024 · Mayo Clinic researchers are pioneering advanced research technologies to develop personalized therapy strategies for alcohol use disorder.

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Jun 18, 2022 · Gambling can stimulate the brain's reward system much like drugs or alcohol can, leading to addiction. If you have a problem with compulsive gambling, you may continually chase …

Jul 20, 2024 · Addiction is a condition where something that started as pleasurable now feels like something you can't live without. Drug addiction is defined as an out-of-control feeling that you must …