Science of Addiction

Many drug users become drug addicts, but why is this? What changes to cause a person to become addicted to drugs?

Biology - Healthy Living -

Millions of people are addicted to drugs worldwide.

Drugs target the reward center of the brain.

Long-term drug use can cause the brain to become physically dependent.

Dopamine is a chemical messenger that creates the sensation of pleasure.

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