The first step on the road to drug addiction is choosing to use drugs. But over time, a person’s capacity to decide not to consume drugs declines. It becomes compulsive to seek out and use the drug. This is mainly because of how long-term drug exposure affects how the brain functions. Addiction has an impact on the brain regions responsible for motivation, learning, and behavior control, addressing the need for behavioral health services

Most Commonly Addictive Substances/Drugs

Addiction of any type is harmful to you, even if it is meant to help with health conditions or to seek escape from the stresses of life. Listed below are the most common addictions -

● Alcohol

The most commonly used substance, consumed by 150 million people every month, is deadly despite being stated as legal by the government.

● Marijuana

Around 22 million people monthly consume this legally acceptable substance in the past years.

● Inhalants

Around 2.5 million choose to smoke and inhale toxic substances. This leads to lung infection and brain fogging, making recovery phases difficult during rehabilitation.

● Heroin

According to reports, around a million people struggle to fight Heroin Addiction every year, and 110,000+ died last year from overdose.

● Stimulants

Roughly around 600,000+ adults suffer from Stimulant Disorder as it quickly builds up intolerance, leading to an increase in overdose risk.

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