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How the Brain Talks Neurotransmitters Excitatory – stimulate Norepinephrine Epinephrine Inhibitory – balance mood Serotonin GABA(gamma aminobutynic acid) Dopamine is both an excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitter

Unbalanced neurotransmitters can cause problems. Unbalanced neurotransmitters can be caused by poor diet, stress, genetics, and DRUGS!

Addiction A chronic, relapsing brain disease that is characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use despite harmful consequences Physical dependence does not always equal addiction. The body naturally adapts to regular exposure to a substance. National Institute of Drug Abuse Youtube video: Nuggets Addiction

What causes addiction? Everyone is different, a combination of factors can influence drug addiction risk. Biology – genes, gender, ethnicity Environment – family and friends, economic status, early exposure to drugs, parental guidance. Development – when in life a person uses, the earlier the more likely to become addicted.