Episode 118: Drug Addiction - A Medical Condition, Not a Moral Failure | Worthy Wellness Center

Drug addiction is often misunderstood as a choice or a lack of willpower, but modern science tells a very different story. In this episode of The Behavioral Health Answers Podcast, we break down What is Drug Addiction? Definition, Types, Symptoms, Causes, Effects, Treatment, explaining how addiction changes the brain, why it affects people differently, and what effective recovery actually looks like.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why addiction is classified as a chronic brain disorder
• The most common types of drug addiction and how they differ
• Key warning signs that addiction is developing
• The role of genetics, trauma, and mental health in substance use
• How evidence-based treatment addresses both causes and consequences

This episode emphasizes a critical takeaway: understanding addiction as a medical condition replaces judgment with empathy and opens the door to real solutions. With proper education, professional care, and long-term support, recovery is possible and lives can be rebuilt.

This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, mental health, or addiction treatment advice.