August 2015 PMID 26276628

The Brain on Drugs: From Reward to Addiction.

Nora D Volkow, Marisela Morales

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36
Peak: 1 in Jun 2018
across 6 sources since Jun 2018

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What people are saying

The post uses emotionally intense language, such as 'possessed by a brain circuit,' which emphasizes the neurological explanation of addiction presented in the article. The author's tone reflects a strong belief in the biological view of addiction, contributing to an overall impression of agreement and recognition of the article’s importance.

AgreementModerate agreement

The post strongly agrees with the idea that addiction is a brain disease caused by changes in the reward circuitry, emphasizing that addicts are 'possessed' by brain circuits, which aligns with the publication's depiction of brain changes leading to addic

InterestModerate interest

The post shows moderate curiosity about the neurological basis of addiction, reflected in the emotionally charged language and focus on the loss of control.

EngagementNeutral engagement

The language used suggests some engagement with the topic, but the single post indicates limited discussion depth or multiple perspectives.

ImpactModerate impact

The post reinforces the idea that addiction is a serious brain disorder, which underscores the significance of understanding the neurological factors discussed in the publication.

Abstract in brief

  • Neuroscience research shows that addiction is a chronic brain disease influenced by genetics, brain development, and social factors.
  • Drugs of abuse cause intense dopamine surges in the brain's reward system, affecting pathways responsible for reward, self-control, and emotions, leading to addictive behaviors.
  • Repeated drug use causes lasting brain changes that weaken self-control and make individuals more sensitive to stress and negative feelings, highlighting the need for treatments that can reverse these effects.]

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Mar Huelva
@justtmar · X

@e_platypusdream Edu que los drogadictos son enfermos que no pueden salir solos de la adicción porque han perdido el control sobre sí mismos por estar poseídos por un maldito circuito cerebral de recompensa!!!1!! https://t.co/5ocDAMLtwR

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Mar Huelva
@justtmar · X

@e_platypusdream Edu que los drogadictos son enfermos que no pueden salir solos de la adicción porque han perdido el control sobre sí mismos por estar poseídos por un maldito circuito cerebral de recompensa!!!1!! https://t.co/5ocDAMLtwR

Jan 13, 2021 · 1 like · 822 followers View post →