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because the part of the brain that is making you addicted is
very hard to resolve and is diseased for that reason
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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.
Is drug addiction considered a disease?
Most experts consider it to be a disease. It fits all the criteria.
Is drug addiction considered a mental illness?
Yes, because drug addiction changes the brain in fundamental ways. Drug Addiction is defined by the DSM4 manual (any condition, if it does exist, is in this manual) as a "brain disorder". Therefore, drug addiction is an illness and it is very real and treatable.
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.
What is cocaine addiction?
Dependency to cocaine which is considered a very serious disease that can really bring tremendous damage to its victim. Although this disease is curable, a proper drug rehabilitation program and drug intervention can be a big help.
The MAIN model of drug addiction today is the model?
disease
Which neurotransmitter is involved in drug addiction?
Dopamine is the primary neurotransmitter involved in drug addiction. It plays a key role in the brain's reward system, reinforcing behaviors that lead to the release of dopamine, such as drug use. Over time, repeated drug use can disrupt the natural dopamine balance in the brain, leading to addiction.
What is addictive drug?
Heroin
What is the drug in cigarette smoke that stimulates the brain and causes addiction?
Nicotine
A model of drug based on the drug abuser being motivated by the effects is called?
disease of model of addiction
How many people a year are brain washed because of drug addiction?
13
