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

How can knowledge of brain changes guide better support for people in recovery?

Recognizing that cognitive impairments make quitting harder can inform how we design treatment and recovery programs, emphasizing patience, repeated support, and skills training.

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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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