Many do not understand why people become addicted to drugs and do not understand how drugs change the brain. Many drug addicts are seen as weak people with no morals. A very common belief is that drug addicts and addicts should simply be able to stop taking drugs if they are willing to change their behavior. What many people underestimate and don't fully understand is how complex drug addiction can be. Drug addiction is a disease that affects the brain and therefore a drug addict cannot free himself from the addiction simply by using willpower. Drug addiction is a chronic brain disease that often relapses. This disease causes compulsive drug use. Many people argue that addiction is not a brain disease. This, however, is not true. Drug abuse leads to changes in the structure and function of the brain. Although many people begin using drugs voluntarily, over time the brain changes due to repeated use and can affect self-control and the ability to make good decisions, as well as create an extreme urge to take drugs, despite the harmful consequences of doing so. entails. could come ...