How Does Addiction Change the Brain and How to Deal with It?
Before understanding how the brain heals, it is important to recognize the damage addiction causes. Substance use alters the brain’s reward system, creating an imbalance in neurotransmitters like dopamine, which regulates pleasure and motivation. Dopamine Overload – Drugs and alcohol cause a surge in dopamine, producing a high. Over time, the brain relies on substances […]
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