What is Addiction Part 2: How Addiction Happens & Risk Factors
Estimated watch time: 4 mins 33 secs
Summary:
Addiction is a treatable disease of the brain that affects its reward and pleasure centers. Some people are more vulnerable to addiction than others. In this video, we’ll discuss some of the risk factors that make a person more vulnerable to addiction, and how addiction happens in the brain.
As you watch, take note if any of what applies to you to decide if you’d like to seek help. There is a worksheet under ‘Related Content’ that can be used as a template, too.
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