Neuroscience: The Brain in Addiction and Recovery National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism NIAAA
The mesolimibc pathway is responsible for the binge stage’s reward and positive reinforcement via the direct release of dopamine and opioid peptides. A result of increased substance use to avoid withdrawal symptoms is a shift from impulsive to compulsive behavior. Compulsive behavior marks the loss of executive control over substance use and is a hallmark … Leer más