10 Interesting Fact About Psychology of addiction and substance abuse

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• Addiction and abuse of substances can affect the part of the brain responsible for making decisions, memory, and impulse control.
• People who have a history of emotional instability or mental disorders such as depression or anxiety, have a higher risk to become addicts and substance abusers.
• Environmental factors such as stress, trauma, and social pressure can trigger the desire to consume illegal substances.
• Changes in neurotransmitters such as dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine can affect the behavior of addiction and substance abuse.
• Eating substances that damage the brain regularly can cause permanent changes in the brain and behavior of a person.
• Dependence on strong substances such as narcotics and alcohol can cause serious symptoms of drug breaks when someone tries to stop consuming it.
• Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy has been proven effective in helping people who suffer from addiction and abuse of substances.
• Addiction and abuse of substances not only affect individuals, but also affect the family, friends, and the surrounding community.
• Misuse of substances is often related to higher crime rates and serious health problems such as liver disease, respiratory disorders, and overdose.
• There are many rehabilitation and support programs available to help people who suffer from addiction and abuse of substances, including 12 -step programs, group therapy, and support from family and friends.