31/05/2026
The disease/illness of addiction has a target organ known as the mid brain. Actually
The cause is regulatory dysfunction of a neurotransmitter called dopamine. The effect is a common group of symptoms seen in each and every alcoholic and addict known to have the disease of dependence: loss of control, craving, and persistent use despite adverse consequences.
Many alcoholics/addicts are accused of selfishness, of choosing their behaviours for a reward or pleasure, since that portion of the brain targeted by alcohol/drugs has often been called the reward or pleasure centre.
This impression of hedonistic behaviour on the part of the addict has for a long time caused inappropriate judgment, bringing shame to the one who suffers with this condition.
The family is very affected by addiction because the alcoholic/addict will violate so many boundaries to get to his or her drug of choice.
Often they cast aside job, family, health, relationships ~ to get to the top of their survival pyramid––their drug of choice. Drug of choice could include a process addiction such as s*x, gambling, co-dependancy, exercise, shopping or work.
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Addiction, is chronic, primary and organic. It sites the brain as its target organ. It relapses. It remits. It is a progressive and potentially fatal illnessl, but treated one day at a time, lasting recovery is possible for each and every alcoholic or addict afflicted. All that is required is that they have the willingness to recover
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