Tag Archives: Neurobiology

  • Is Depression Linked to Addiction?
    Monday, September 30th, 2024

    Is Depression Linked to Addiction?

    Dr. Robert Weiss LCSW, CSAT In a previous post, I outlined the basic neurobiology of addiction, including the fact that when the nucleus accumbens (the dopamine rewards center of...
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  • Addiction and the Brain
    Monday, September 2nd, 2024

    Addiction and the Brain

    Dr. Robert Weiss LCSW, CSAT To understand the addictive process, we must first understand certain brain basics, most notably how we experience pleasure, desire, and motivation. In humans, a...
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