From: The Brain's Hidden Players in Addiction: Exploring Key Regions
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What does addiction reveal about human vulnerability and resilience?

Addiction shows how powerful the brain’s reward and stress systems are, and how easily they can be overwhelmed. Yet, the brain’s capacity to change also offers hope for recovery and growth.

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Reflect on times when habits or urges shaped your decisions, and consider how awareness can empower change.

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