Addiction is a psychological and physical inability to stop or moderate consumption of chemicals or activities that cause harm. The brain's reward system, including the nucleus accumbens and prefrontal cortex, are affected by addiction. Treatments aim to help the brain rebalance its reward system and reduce cravings.
Addiction is a psychological and physical inability to stop or moderate consumption of chemicals or activities that cause harm. The brain's reward system, including the nucleus accumbens and prefrontal cortex, are affected by addiction. Treatments aim to help the brain rebalance its reward system and reduce cravings.
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Addiction is a psychological and physical inability to stop or moderate consumption of chemicals or activities that cause harm. The brain's reward system, including the nucleus accumbens and prefrontal cortex, are affected by addiction. Treatments aim to help the brain rebalance its reward system and reduce cravings.
Addiction is a psychological and physical inability to stop or moderate consumption of chemicals or activities that cause harm. The brain's reward system, including the nucleus accumbens and prefrontal cortex, are affected by addiction. Treatments aim to help the brain rebalance its reward system and reduce cravings.
Table of Contents 1. What is addiction? 2. What part of the brain is affected? 3. How is the brain affected 4. Treatments What is Addiction? ● A psychological and physical inability to stop or moderate consumption of chemicals or activity, even when it is causing physical and psychological harm.