National drug and alcohol fact week coming at you from Elevate Counseling Services: Addiction IS a disease.

https://youtu.be/P–6LEbksds
Here is an animated infographic from the Center on Addiction. It explains that addiction is a disease that involves changes in the structure and function of the brain, which can result in compulsive substance use. This is a complex condition and like other diseases, it can be prevented, treated and managed.