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Addiction Monster |
| Drugs of abuse exert their initial reinforcing effects by triggering surges of dopamine in the brain, thereby “coating” the neuroreceptors at the front of the brain instead of being received by them. The frontal lobe is the home of much of what makes us human. It plays a role in everything from movement to intelligence, helps us anticipate the consequences of our actions, and aids in the planning of future actions. This part of the brain is the newest from an evolutionary perspective, and is the last to develop, making the frontal lobe both highly malleable and susceptible to developmental damage. Once the neuroreceptors are coated, it damages neurological pathways and disrupts the brains ability to make a logical decision or even a choice that’s in our best interest. The younger the brain, the more susceptible to damage as the frontal lobe is not fully developed until the age of 25. Once the neurological receptors are coated, instead of making choices that are good or safe for ourselves or our families, the monster rears its ugly head and DEMANDS that it be fed. That's why, once a person has detoxed the substance from their body, they now need to repair the brain and the neurological receptors. |
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