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Judith Grisel, "Never Enough: The Neuroscience and Experience of Addiction" (Doubleday, 2019)

New Books in Psychology

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The Cycle of Addiction: Brain and Drugs

This chapter explores the intricate relationship between drug use and the brain's efforts to restore balance, illustrating how initial pleasure leads to a diminishing return and eventual addiction. It emphasizes the brain's adaptability and the challenges of overcoming withdrawal, while also highlighting the potential for positive change with time and patience.

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