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From a neurobiological perspective, addiction is a chronic, relapsing brain disease. It alters the pathways responsible for reward, stress, and self-control. Scientists view recovery as a process of physical brain rehabilitation. By using target medications to stabilize brain chemistry and behavioral therapies to rebuild neural pathways, we can restore the prefrontal cortex's control over impulsive behavior.
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Supporting arguments
- Chronic drug use physically alters prefrontal cortex structure.
- Targeted medications like buprenorphine reduce cravings and stabilize chemistry.
- Neuroplasticity allows the brain to heal during prolonged abstinence.
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