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This podcast explores the science of addiction, including how drug addiction affects the brain, the concept of addiction as an 'allergy of the body', factors contributing to addiction, and resources for support.
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- Addiction disrupts multiple areas of the brain, leading to behavioral and emotional changes in addicted individuals.
- The main chemical involved in addiction is dopamine, which regulates both the reward centers and the function of brain regions responsible for self-regulation.
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The Science of Addiction and Changing Understanding
Over the years, our understanding of addiction has evolved significantly. Initially, addiction was believed to only affect the reward centers of the brain, but research has shown that addiction disrupts multiple areas of the brain. This knowledge has allowed us to understand how these disruptions in the brain lead to the behavioral and emotional changes seen in addicted individuals.
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