{"id":2343,"date":"2020-02-28T11:32:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-28T16:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/?page_id=2343"},"modified":"2022-04-22T16:44:33","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T20:44:33","slug":"affects-brain","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/drug-addiction\/affects-brain\/","title":{"rendered":"How Addiction Captivates Your Brain"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>The high. The withdrawals. The bad decisions<\/em>. These are the effects that drugs have on the brain that drive addiction. But what actually causes these experiences on a chemical level?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Different substances affect the brain in different ways, but they all tie back to a little chemical called dopamine. 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Depressants decrease activity in the central nervous system, making the user feel calm and relaxed.<\/li><li><strong>Opioids<\/strong>&nbsp;operate by blocking pain receptors. The substance actually occurs normally in the body, but not at the levels that occur when taking it as a drug. Opioids work similarly to stimulants in that they&nbsp;flood the brain with dopamine, creating a high.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When using any of these drugs, the body adjusts to the increased amounts of dopamine. To try to regulate itself, it reduces the amount of dopamine it releases. This can even mean shutting down the number of dopamine receptors so that the brain can\u2019t register a high as effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, the result of this is drug tolerance. A user will find they need to take more and more of a substance to reach the same high. And because their normal dopamine levels are reduced, they\u2019ll often feel lifeless and depressed without the drug. At this point, the individual is dependent on the drug.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"dependence-vs-addiction\">Dependence vs. Addiction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So you know how drug dependence is formed. But is it the same as addiction?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Actually, while they often overlap, they are not quite the same.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.drugabuse.gov\/publications\/teaching-addiction-science\/brain-actions-cocaine-opioids-marijuana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Drug dependence<\/a>&nbsp;is a physical condition. The user needs the drug, and without it, he or she will experience withdrawal symptoms. You can build a dependence on many drugs, even those that are completely legal such as caffeine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Addiction, however, takes dependence a step further. According to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.asam.org\/quality-practice\/definition-of-addiction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American Society of Addiction Medication<\/a>, addiction is defined as \u201ca primary, chronic disease of brain reward, motivation, memory and related circuitry.\u201d Unlike dependence, addiction is characterized by \u201cinability to consistently abstain, impairment in behavioral control, craving, diminished recognition of significant problems with one\u2019s behaviors and interpersonal relationships, and a dysfunctional emotional response.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words, addiction occurs when the user sees the negative impact of the drug on his or her life and compulsively uses it anyway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"drug-addiction-is-a-disease\">Drug Addiction Is a Disease<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not a moral failing or a lack of willpower.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/drug-addiction\/disease-or-choice\/\">Drug addiction is a disease<\/a>&nbsp;that breaks down the individual\u2019s ability to use self-control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first time someone uses, it\u2019s usually a voluntary choice. But the drug can alter the brain\u2019s functioning to the point where they make choices they never would normally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only does drug addiction cause intense cravings, but it breaks down your ability to resist them. That\u2019s why it\u2019s so powerful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-parts-of-the-brain-are-affected-by-drug-abuse\">What Parts of the Brain Are Affected by Drug Abuse?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.drugabuse.gov\/publications\/drugs-brains-behavior-science-addiction\/drugs-brain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DrugAbuse.gov<\/a>, there are several key parts of the brain that are affected by drug abuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"brainstem\">Brainstem<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The brainstem controls many of the basic body functions that keep you going through the day, such as heart rate, breathing, blood pressure, and sleepiness. At the top of the brainstem is a set of nerve cells that are important to the dopamine system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"cerebral-cortex\">Cerebral cortex<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The cerebral cortex is the largest part of the brain. It\u2019s divided into four areas that each process different information from our senses. It is intimately tied to our ability to work through problems and make sound decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many addictive substances are actually toxic to the brain and can damage it after time. This only makes conquering addiction more difficult, as the user might have their decision-making ability impaired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"limbic-system\">Limbic system<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The limbic system is a collection of several different structures, including the amygdala, thalamus, hypothalamus, hippocampus, basal ganglia, and cingulate gyrus. Together, the limbic system is in charge of the brain\u2019s reward systems. This normally means encouraging you to do healthy things like eating and procreating, but it\u2019s also affected by drug use. And because the limbic system is also where our emotions are created and processed, many drugs have mood-altering effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"addiction-is-treatable\">Addiction Is Treatable<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have an addiction, escaping it can feel impossible. But we\u2019ve helped individuals across the nation overcome it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At The Recovery Village\u00ae, we offer a full spectrum of care to help you beat drug addiction. That means we\u2019ll be by your side from the moment you check into detox through the day you find freedom. Learn more about&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/treatment-program\/drug-rehab\/\">drug rehab<\/a>&nbsp;and our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.therecoveryvillage.com\/treatment-program\/\">treatment programs<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"tel:+18557844701\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The high. The withdrawals. The bad decisions. These are the effects that drugs have on the brain that drive addiction. But what actually causes these experiences on a chemical level? Different substances affect the brain in different ways, but they all tie back to a little chemical called dopamine. 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