Addictions and drug abuse have a profound impact on the brain—specifically, the reward centre. The neurotransmitter dopamine is responsible for pleasure, motivation, and reward. Prescription medications, alcohol, and illegal drugs all circumvent this pathway. If your substance abuse problem is impacting your mental health, then our addiction rehab in Ontario may offer a solution. What…

Substance use disorders (SUDs), previously called drug addictions, are mental health conditions wherein the individual exhibits a problematic substance abuse pattern, impairing their quality of life and health. These substances alter long-term brain functioning by releasing a neurochemical called dopamine, which is responsible for feeling pleasure. Eventually, the effects of the substance wear off, and…