In this episode, Can The Brain Recover From Addiction, we explore the brain's recovery from addiction to substances, like opioids and alcohol, and whether our brains are capable of making a complete recovery from any damage sustained from substance abuse and dependence. Can the brain recover from addiction?
In honor of Micheal McClendon, 13 years sober prior to his passing in September 2018. He will be missed.
Created by: Amanda Cortex
Edited by: Aaron Amygdala
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References:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/ending-addiction-good/201302/neuroplasticity-and-addiction-recovery
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/addicted-brains/201512/recovery-addiction-relies-neuroplasticity
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-much-can-the-brain-recover/
https://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/doi/pdfplus/10.1176/appi.ajp.161.2.242
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpsy/article/PIIS2215-0366(15)00236-9/abstract
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/nejmra1511480
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