Forum Topics

• 

  How Methamphetamine Addiction Alters the Brain

  Introduction
  Methamphetamine addiction doesn’t just impact...  moreIntroduction
  Methamphetamine addiction doesn’t just impact behavior—it rewires the brain. The changes it causes are both deep and long-lasting, affecting memory, emotions, decision-making, and even the brain’s ability to feel pleasure. Understanding these changes is essential for grasping why addiction is so powerful and why recovery requires more than just stopping drug use.
  What Happens in the Brain During Meth Use
  Methamphetamine stimulates the release of an extraordinary amount of dopamine—a chemical responsible for feelings of pleasure and reward. While activities like eating or exercise release natural, manageable levels of dopamine, meth releases up to 1,000 times more.
  This overwhelming surge creates the intense high meth is known for. But it comes at a cost.
  Artificial Reward System
  The brain starts to associate meth with success, energy, and emotional relief. With repeated use, the brain begins to depend on meth to feel anything at all. Everyday joys—music, food,...    less

  Last post by Max Taranov - Sep 21

  27 views 0 likes
  2