Meth Inside Out: Brain & Behavior – Pleasure

Published June 23, 2012

Meth Inside Out: Brain & Behavior – Pleasure – BRAIN & BEHAVIOR equips viewers with an understanding of how meth changes the brain and, consequently, behavior. 3D animations, accessible explanations, and personal accounts help viewers understand complex scientific concepts. Users learn how to better cope with the stages of meth addiction and recovery by gaining an understanding of the biological underpinnings of the high, tolerance, craving, paranoia, aggression, anhedonia, and healing. Chapter 2: Pleasure Provides an introduction to normal dopamine neurotransmission and how meth impacts the dopamine system, creating surges of pleasure greater than any other experience in life.

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