Analyzing Addiction as a Neurobiological Condition and Evaluating Emerging Interventions for Effective Treatment
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Addiction is increasingly recognized as a chronic neurobiological condition rather than a matter of poor choices or weak willpower. This paper explores the neurobiological foundations of addiction, focusing on alterations in brain structures that govern reward, motivation, impulse control, and memory, which perpetuate cycles of compulsive use and relapse. It argues that the persistence and resistance of addiction to treatment are best understood through this neurobiological lens, while also accounting for behavioral dimensions. Traditional treatments such as Medication-Assisted Therapy (MAT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offer valuable support but face limitations in accessibility and sustainability. Emerging interventions, particularly Computerized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CCBT) and Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), demonstrate promise by integrating scientific precision with adaptability and cost-effectiveness. The paper concludes that advancing treatment requires merging neurobiological understanding with innovative, patient-centered approaches, paving the way for more effective and compassionate strategies in addiction care. Keywords: Addiction, Neurobiology, Computerized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Deep Brain Stimulation, Emerging Interventions
Author: Sanvi Mehta
Language: English
Subfield: Epidemiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4414531401
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