Brain Chemistry and Substance Addiction

The brain is a complex system that can be affected by a variety of outside factors. Substance abuse is one of them. 
Addictive substances can lead to a cycle of short-term euphoria followed by long-lasting negative effects. 
Addiction begins with the search for easy pleasure without understanding the consequences. By the time a person realizes that something is wrong with their brain, they are already addicted. Recovering from this type of addiction requires a diligent approach to phys