Addictive Behavior and Dual Diagnosis

Drug addiction is a case of physical dependence from a drug, where subject experience a withdrawal syndrome. Approximately half of individuals in the general population who have met criteria for a substance use disorder in their life will achieve recovery. In Australia nearly 30 million people are in recovery. In Europe, remission of alcohol and drug abuse is 78% & 68% respectively. In Asia, statistical evidence said that 55% of remission is observed.