
Judith Grisel, "Never Enough: The Neuroscience and Experience of Addiction" (Doubleday, 2019)
New Books in Drugs, Addiction and Recovery
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Substances and the Brain: A Complex Interaction
This chapter examines how various substances, such as caffeine and melatonin, affect brain function and neurotransmitter levels. It discusses the intricacies of addiction, detailing how drugs create initial pleasure followed by dependence and chronic despair as the brain seeks balance. Vivid analogies illustrate the distinct impacts of alcohol, cocaine, and marijuana on brain chemistry and communication.
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