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What Causes Addiction?

Aug 25, 2022

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This article has been reviewed for clinical accuracy by a licensed mental health professional from the Samarpan team

Obi Unaka

Chief Clinical Officer & Addictions Therapist

Addiction is a complex condition – a chronic brain disorder revolving around neurological processes and the response to stimuli. While addiction has become easier to define in just a sentence, it’s much more difficult to understand and explain what causes addiction, or even how to identify it in ourselves or others.

Addiction is a complex condition – a chronic brain disorder revolving around neurological processes and the response to stimuli. While addiction has become easier to define in just a sentence, it’s much more difficult to understand and explain what causes addiction, or even how to identify it in ourselves or others.

Martin Peters

Written by: Martin Peters

Registered Nurse
Certified Substance Abuse Therapist
Advanced Relapse Prevention Specialist

Martin Peters stands at the forefront of Samarpan’s vision, bringing over three decades of global expertise in mental health and addiction treatment.



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