The New Science of Addiction: Genetics and the Brain:
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/units/addiction/
“characterized by changes in the brain which result in a compulsive desire to use a drug. A combination of many factors including genetics, environment and behavior influence a person’s addiction risk, making it an incredibly complicated disease. The new science of addiction considers all of these factors – from biology to family – to unravel the complexities of the addicted brain”
This site is an excellent collection of information, interactive activities, games, and other resources regarding neuroscience and its relation to addiction. Be sure to check out:
Make a Mad, Mad, Mad Neuron — Where you become a mad scientist’s apprentice, building a neuron.
Cerebral Commando — Where you attempt to keep a synapse in homeostasis, keeping Dopamine in check!
Mouse Party — Observe how mice having a party are affected by their drugs of choice.
Ritalin and Cocaine: The Connection and the Controversy
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