Individuals who are addicted to any substance are suffering from a chronic brain disease in which they do not possess the ability to decide and control their cravings for a particular need. The negative personal, social or physical consequences do not have any impact on them and they are unable to find a reason to fight the craving. Most of these individuals indulge in alcohol, gambling or smoking to fight stress or feel good. The cells in one’s brain’s reward center become excited due to these drugs and eventually the chemical structure of the brain gets disturbed.   One might wonder how some individuals are able to smoke or drink without thinking about repercussions whereas some others need to fight the urge and habit. There are certain factors that make addiction a disease and not just a state of the mind. Other than one’s genetic makeup the age at which they start engaging in the activity and the level of stress and their vulnerability are some of the key factors. Chronic Disorder Being addicted is not just a behavioral problem that individuals face, as it is a chronic brain disorder. After numerous researches scientists have declared that addiction is not related only to substance abuse, which has led to it being redefined. The process of research had been extended for almost four years where several experts were involved. Now, addition can no longer be considered as a moral, social or…