The brain becomes dependent upon the alcohol or other addictive substances to perform the duties of the impaired neurotransmitter.

The brain becomes dependent upon the alcohol or other addictive substances to perform the duties of the impaired neurotransmitter.
It’s also important to note, that the fact that neurotransmitters and the reward pathway are at the root of alcohol addiction, and addiction in general, is not my opinion or a theory or concept that I created. It is what science has found to be true .

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