How Can Mental Disorders Be Explained Biologically?
How Can Mental Disorders Be Explained Biologically?
Chapter fourteen - Addiction, Mood Disorders, Schizophrenia, Autism
Addiction and Drug Use
Addiction and Drug Use
Addiction appears paradoxical because people repeatedly engage in behaviors that harm them. Although addiction is often associated with alcohol and drugs, it can also involve behaviors such as gambling, gaming, and overeating. Addiction is closely related to changes in the brain's reward system, particularly dopamine pathways.