From: The Lasting Impact of Long-Term Drug Use on the Brain

What does addiction reveal about the balance between choice and biology in human behavior?

Addiction challenges our ideas about free will. Reflecting on this can deepen your understanding of human nature and the complexity of behaviors driven by brain chemistry.

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Journal your thoughts on moments when your decisions felt automatic versus conscious.

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Chronic drug abuse impairs executive functions such as working memory, decision-making, cognitive...

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Some drugs can cause brain cell death and permanent cognitive impairments.

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Long-term drug use changes connections between neurons, rewiring brain circuits involved in judgm...

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The Lasting Impact of Long-Term Drug Use on the Brain

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