Addiction and the Brain: How Substance Abuse Changes Your Mind and Body

Addiction and the Brain: How Substance Abuse Changes Your Mind and Body

Substance use affects more than just your behaviour; it reshapes how your brain functions, changing how you think, feel, and make decisions. Repeated use of drugs or alcohol alters the brain’s natural communication systems and hijacks its reward pathways. Everyday activities feel less satisfying, while your cravings become so powerful that they feel irresistible. The…

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