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Brain numbing drugs that are commonly misused.
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Yes it causes an addiction to the brain it stimulates it then it depends on it
The theory that addiction is a disease is controversial.
The theory that addiction is a disease is controversial.
Yes, drug addiction is considered a mental illness. It is classified as a substance use disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) and involves changes in the brain that can lead to compulsive drug seeking and use despite harmful consequences. Treatment often involves a combination of behavioral therapy and medication.
As it affects our brain , it then becomes a behavior to us.
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.
Vitamin D is useful for brain development.
Cocaine works by interfering with dopamine processing in the brain, leading to a buildup of this neurotransmitter, causing intense feelings of pleasure and increased alertness. Alcohol, on the other hand, acts as a depressant, slowing down brain function and affecting neurotransmitters like GABA, leading to relaxation, impaired coordination, and judgment. Both substances can be addictive and have long-term negative effects on the brain with chronic use.
Addiction mainly damages the prefrontal cortex of the brain. The prefrontal cortex controls behavior, decision making and other factors.
Ethanol, or ethyl alchohol is indeed a depressant. All intake of alcohol has a depressive effect on the brain.