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The Neuroscience of Addiction: Understanding the Brain's Reward System 🧠

Craving Control: Understanding the Brain's Reward System and the Cycle of Addiction (6min Read)

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Cody Isabel | Neuroscience
Feb 23, 2023
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TL;DR Summary:

  • What is addiction?

  • What brain regions are affected by addiction?

  • The Pleasure-Pain Scale

  • The DOPAMINE Detox Tool

  • Supporting Research

Addiction is a complex disorder that affects millions of people around the world.

Despite its devastating effects on individuals and society, there is still much we don't understand about addiction, particular…

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