The Science of Addiction
Dopamine acts on this system in the brain
What is the reward system?
Functions of dopamine
What is released during pleasurable activities, reinforces behaviors and encourages us to seek them out again?
This neurotransmitter:
-regulates mood and emotions
-induces sleep and maintains healthy sleep patterns
-is involved with digestion
-controls appetite
-helps with learning and memory
-involved in blood pressure and heart rate
-regulates body temperature
What is serotonin?
This neurotransmitter:
-regulates brain activity and maintaining calm
-reduces anxiety, stress, excitement
-promotes sleep
-relaxes muscles
-decreases depression and anxiety
What is GABA?