"Addictions are repetitive behaviors in the face of negative consequences” (Frascella in Lemonick.2007.p2)Lemonick. 2007.p2)
Addiction is, “…both a disease of changed brain biology and a behavioral disorder...causing important derangements in many areas, including pathways affecting reward and cognition (Fowler, J. S., Volkow, N. D., Kassad, C. A. & Chang, L. 2007.p.13-14).”
Genetics determines much of an individual’s risk for developing an addiction. (Nestler, E. J. 2005. p.8).