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social science subjects > counseling and psychotherapy > counseling programs > substance abuse treatment > neurobiology of addiction

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neurobiology of addiction  

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  • This entry provides a general overview of the neurobiology of addiction including (a) background information regarding the state of the field, (b) information regarding the specific neuroimaging techniques and methods used to study addiction in humans, and (c) information about the specific neuroanatomical circuitry and neurochemical changes involved in addiction. Potential risk factors for addiction, implications for addiction treatment, and directions for future work are discussed.BackgroundDrug addiction is a process defined by uncontrollable, compulsive drug seeking and use, which persists despite negative health and social consequences. [Source: Encyclopedia of Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment, & Recovery; Neurobiology of Addiction]

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