Saturday, 23 June 2018

THE BRAIN THAT IS ADDICTED TO DRUGS by Silas Chukwu

THE BRAIN THAT IS ADDICTED TO DRUGS

Drug abuse and addiction is an epidemy that affect brain function and behavior. When intake of illicitd rugs becomes a habit, it becomes difficult to resist the urge no matter how hard you try.



Drug addiction isn’t about just heroin, cocaine, or other illegal drugs. You can get addicted to alcohol, nicotine, opioid painkillers, and other legal substances.
At first, you may choose to take a drug because you like the way it makes you feel. You may think you can control how much and how often you use it. But over time, drugs change how your brain works.

These physical changes can last a long time. They make you lose self-control and can lead you to damaging behaviors.

Drug abuse consist of illegal use of drug. You might take more of the regular dose of pills or someone’s prescription. Depression could trigger intake, to get a good feeling.
Drug addiction is when you can’t stop. Not when your health is in danger. Not when it causes financial, emotional and other problems. At this stage, the urge drives every minute of your life even if you want
to stop.

Our brain is wired to make us repeat experiences that makes feel good. This makes us to be motivated to do them again and again.

The drug that is additive target the reward system of the brain. It floods the brain with a chemical known as dopamine. This triggers a feeling of intense pleasure. Over time, the brain gets used to the excess dopamine.

To get the same feeling, you’ll might need to continue taking the drug. Other things you enjoyed like food, hanging out with friends and families may give you little pleasure.
Drug addiction and abuse causes damage to other brain systems and circuits. They include :

1. Behavior
2. Judgement
3. Decision making
4. Ability to learn
5. Memory

The brain is the most delicate part of the body because of its complexity in coordinating systems. The effect of drugs abuse and addiction on the brain is hazardous as it tends to disrupt smooth working of body systems.

Proper care to maintain brain function should be enhanced and drug abuse should be discarded in all ramifications.

Say no to drug abuse and illicit trafficking
Say no to brain damage and malfunction.

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