
This session reviews the biology behind the rewarding properties of drugs of abuse, how the brain changes in response to repeated drug use (thereby becoming "addicted"), the role of genetics in addiction, and the important role of stress in maintaining addiction. The presentation concludes with a summary of addiction treatments, including cutting-edge research on a surprising new treatment approach.
2022
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