Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Addiction

Addiction is a chronic condition in which a person repeatedly engages in compulsive, substance-seeking and substance-using behaviours despite the harms associated with them. It results from changes in the brain caused by regular exposure to a substance or behaviour. The condition affects people of all ages, genders …

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 64× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Addiction is a chronic condition in which a person repeatedly engages in compulsive, substance-seeking and substance-using behaviours despite the harms associated with them. It results from changes in the brain caused by regular exposure to a substance or behaviour. The condition affects people of all ages, genders and backgrounds, and is a serious public health issue. Addiction can lead to a range of physical, mental and social impairments, and can even lead to death. Treatment for addiction includes a range of evidence-based therapies, such as cognitive-behavioural therapy and motivational interviewing, as well as medications. Along with these treatments, social supports are important for improving the outcomes of people with addiction.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 64 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Addiction, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Addiction Disorder and Rehabilitation.

Journal editorial board
Michael Klein · United States Bahadir Bozoglan · United States Lingyong Li · United States

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