The Brain and Recovery: An Update on the Neuroscience of Addiction

Addictions

The last twenty years generated a surge of recognizing regarding addiction (substance use conditions) as well as just how our minds allow our most human capacities such as assigning worth to enjoyment as well as choosing based upon that value. This lecture sums up one of the most existing neuroscientific research concerning dependency– research study that describes just how the brain constructs satisfying experiences, what happens when this process fails and also why this can have a significant influence on our ability to make correct selections.

By Dr. Kevin McCauley

Support given by:
NCADD Juneau
Juneau Area Structure
Alaska Division of Behavioral Health
Juneau Reentry Coalition