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Where does addiction start in the brain?
Addictions focus on alterations in the brain's mesolimbic dopamine pathway, also known as the reward circuit, which...
What does addiction mean in a relationship?
Addictive relationships can be characterized by obsessive attention given to the partner, while giving an inadequate...
How does addiction work in the brain?
In a person who becomes addicted, brain receptors are overwhelmed. The brain responds by producing less dopamine or...
What are 4 different forms of addiction?
Chemical addiction can be difficult to talk about because there is often confusion around what constitutes substance...
When addiction is a maladaptive behavior?
If you have had mental health problems in the past (especially with anxiety), you may have. Alcohol and Drug Addiction...
How does addiction hijack the brain?
In a person who becomes addicted, brain receptors are overwhelmed. The brain responds by producing less dopamine or...
What are the 3 things that can cause addiction?
People of all backgrounds and beliefs can experience addiction. It can be difficult to understand why some people are...
When addiction takes over?
Describe how alcohol and drug addiction affects the whole family. Explain how substance abuse treatment works and what...