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Alcohol and drugs rewire your brain by changing the way your genes work. Research examines how to counter the effects of addiction
Many people are programmed to seek and respond to rewards. Your brain interprets food as a reward when you are hungry and water as a reward when you are thirsty. But addictive substances like alcohol and drugs can overwhelm the natural reward pathways in your brain, resulting in intolerable cravings and impaired impulse control. A … Read more