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How long after sexual addiction does it take brain chemistry to get normal?
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Does homosexuality originate in brain chemistry?
Homosexuality originates in the brain, as do all sexual orientations. So it's not a stretch to think there is a connection to brain chemistry.
How does you addiction change the brain?
Your addiction changes the brain by altering its chemistry. A drug interferes with the natural processes of the brain. Because of this, it can cause the brain to become dependent on the drug to perform natural processes. This means if you stop taking the drug, the brains new set of natural processes get disrupted and that cause a craving, because the body and brain believe the need the drug to function properly; this causes an addiction.
How long does it take the brain chemistry i.e. seratonin or dopamine to recover from the effects of alcoholism?
i dont believe your dopamine levels will even return to normal after abusing drugs
What has the author Anne Katherine written?
Anne Katherine has written: 'Anatomy of a Food Addiction: The Brain Chemistry of Overeating' 'Where to Draw the Line' 'Boundaries'
What is the difference between internet addiction and nicotine addiction?
Internet addiction is associated with emotional issues that cause us to want to escape our everyday lives. It is generally different from -- for example -- porn addiction, which actually involves changes in brain chemistry caused by sexual excitation, or gaming and gambling, which stimulate the reward centers of the brain by the action of chemicals generated in the excitement or anticipation of a win. Nicotine addiction is caused by the brain's adjustment to the presence of the drug. Actual physical changes take place in the brain that cause it to require the drug's presence in order to be able to function properly. The attrraction of smoking is due, again, to the stimulation of the brain's pleasure circuitry. Eventually, we become used to the higher levels of chemicals, and when they are reduced we feel the discomfort that we call withdrawal. The pleasure center in the brain is that portion that rewards us for survival actions such as eating, winning battles, sexual activity and so forth. Addictive chemicals mimic the chemicals involved in the reward cycle, and artificially stimulate the pleasure center of the brain. Activities such as gambling and gaming also stimulate the pleasure center by mimicking the activities it evolved to encourage.
Why can drug addiction be considered a compex brain disease?
Because there are certain areas of the brain that regulate impulse control, self restraint and deliberate foresight primarily the pre-frontal cortex. When these "brakes" of the brain are compromised by the use of drugs the individual is powerless to control the behavior because the brain has become unable to function as it should. Some people with addiction already had these insufficent "brakes " before they began using chemicals. The addiction just makes the abnormal functioning of the brain more apparent to the rest of us due to the self destuctive behavior of the addicted.
The brain plays no role in addiction?
false
Does sugar stimulate the brain?
Yes it causes an addiction to the brain it stimulates it then it depends on it
Drug addiction can be considered a complex brain disease for what reasons?
The theory that addiction is a disease is controversial.
Drug addiction can be considered a complex brain disease for reasons?
The theory that addiction is a disease is controversial.
What properties make meth addicting?
Meth is addictive because it affects the amount of dopamine released in your brain. Once the normal amount your brain produces is reduced, your addiction to meth has to take over to replace the dopamine needed.
What is difference between drug addiction and tv addiction?
All addictions are very similar. That being said, different substances and or behaviors alter different parts and number of parts of the brain. Gaming and TV addicton are similar to all other addictions. Food addiction alters 2 parts of the brain Alcohol and drugs alter 3 parts of the brain and sexual addiction including pornography addiction alters 5 parts of the brain.
