Exploration of Addiction Journey and Science Behind Addiction

The chapter delves into the journey of an individual battling addiction, detailing their struggles with various substances like crack cocaine and heroin, and the impact of addiction on the brain's pleasure circuitry. It discusses genetic and environmental factors contributing to addiction susceptibility, comorbidity in addiction, and the biological aspect of stress triggering substance cravings. The chapter also explores research on addiction, including an experiment with crack cocaine addicts choosing between money and the drug.