by Keenen Diamond | Mar 20, 2023 | Substance Abuse, Drug Abuse, Health and Wellness
If you or a loved one has a chemical dependence, you may wonder what dopamine is. Dopamine has a deep connection to addiction and plays a significant role in how the brain regulates reward-motivated behavior. To learn more about dopamine and how help is possible for...
by Keenen Diamond | Sep 12, 2019 | Blog, Drug Abuse
Heroin and other drugs do not directly cause a high for people. It is the effect of these substances on neurotransmitters that cause feelings of pleasure or euphoria. The chemical substances the body uses to send signals and get things done suddenly are lighting up in...
by Keenen Diamond | Jul 26, 2017 | Blog, Health and Wellness
In addiction, the brain is impaired in its ability to feel happiness. Drugs and alcohol stimulate extremely high productions of dopamine, which creates the euphoric sensations of being intoxicated. The more drugs and alcohol are abused, the more the brain...
