Day 231 of 365
August 19
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Neuroscience The Science of Addiction
Addiction hijacks the brain's reward system, flooding it with dopamine. Over time, tolerance develops and the brain reduces dopamine receptors, requiring more of the substance for the same effect. Withdrawal occurs when the brain lacks the substance it has adapted to.
💡 Did you know?
The brain's pleasure response to addictive substances is often stronger than to natural rewards like food or sex!
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