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Addiction and the Brain

Having an addiction can change the way your brain works. There are less-known facts about addiction and the brain that people need to be aware of. That is why addictions are hard to break.<br>Click to know more: https://azzly.com/blog/addiction-and-the-brain-3-facts-you-need-to-know/

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Addiction and the Brain

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  1. Addiction and the Brain: 3 Facts You Need to Know

  2. Are you or someone you love struggling with addiction? Learn the facts about how addiction affects the brain and what treatments are available.

  3. 1. Addiction Begins in the Brain’s Reward System When the brain is stimulated, it produces chemicals that make us feel good. We soon associate this pleasant sensation with the activity which caused it, and this can lead us to repeat the activity.

  4. 2. The Brain Adapts to Substances Over Time As we continue to use a substance, our brain goes through changes that affect how it responds.

  5. 3. Modern Addiction Treatments Seek to Restore Brain Homeostasis By using therapy, medications, and other treatments, the goal is to restore balance in the brain and reduce the power of cravings.

  6. If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, don’t wait. Seek help now to restore balance in the brain and live a healthier, happier life. AZZLY enables providers to make a difference with a specialty-specific solution. Click here to know more.

  7. Reach Us At (772) 567-0206 clientservices@azzly.com Azzly 6555 Sanger Rd, Orlando, FL 32827 www.azzly.com

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