Biology
of Addiction - The Power of Drugs on the Brain – Outpatient Program
Learning more about the biology of addiction during Outpatient Treatment at The Right Step will include discovering the way that the brain is affected by substance abuse.
The part of the brain affected by mood-altering substances is the same part of the brain making us seek food when we are hungry, water when we are thirsty and is responsible for sexual pleasure. It promotes our survival modes.
When a person hasn’t eaten for a long period of time, the focus on getting food or water overpowers all other concerns. When long-term drugs or alcohol abuse occurs, the brain can become “short-circuited” and adapt to these chemicals as if survival depends on them.
Drug Abuse: Effect on the Brain
Supportive, licensed professionals will share a demonstration with you that reflects the power of drugs on the brain and behaviors. If you release a caged mouse and it has the option to run into a well-lit area or a dark area, it will always run into the dark. Mice and other small rodents have been conditioned to automatically seek out the dark, which will protect them from predators.
Also covered in this session:
Addiction Triggers for Drugs and Alcohol - Triggers and Cravings – Part 1
Addiction Triggers for Drugs and Alcohol – Part 2
Biology of Addiction - Triggers and Cravings – Part 3
Biology of Addiction: Brain Neurotransmitters - Part 5
Treatment for Drug Abuse and Alcoholism-Introductory Phase of Addiction - Part 6
Alcohol Craving & Drug Cravings & Triggers - Part 7
Drug Abuse Addiction: Disenchantment Phase – Part 8
Alcohol Craving and Drug Abuse Addiction: Disenchantment Phase – Part 9
Substance Abuse Addiction: Disaster Phase – Part 10
Relapse Addiction: Recovery from Addiction – Part 11
Biology of Addiction: Thought Stopping Addiction Treatment – Part 12
Treatment for Addiction-Thought Stopping Techniques – Part 13
This is an ingrained survival mechanism that evolved over millions of years. If the mouse is given one dose of cocaine in the light, the next time the mouse is released, it will automatically go into the lit field, thus reversing the conditioning that took place over millions of years.
This demonstration may help you to see how the power of drugs has the ability to grossly distort normal mammalian brain chemistry.
Addiction Treatment Locations
Residents of local Texas and New Mexico cities including Port Aransas, Port Arthur, Port Isabel, Richmond-Rosenberg, South Padre and Albuquerque often receive treatment for their addiction to drugs or alcohol through the Outpatient Programs at one of 20 convenient Right Step locations.
Out patient Alcohol Treatment and Outpatient Drug Treatment programs are offered in Austin TX, Baytown TX, Beaumont TX, Conroe TX, Dallas TX, Euless TX, Plano TX, Houston TX, Clear Lake TX, Ft. Bend TX, Pasadena TX, The Woodlands TX, San Antonio TX, Wimberley TX, Albuquerque NM.
Residential Treatment centers in DFW, Houston and Austin are also provided for recovery from addiction disease, attracting individuals from Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, Arizona and other areas of the United States to participate in recovery programs at The Right Step.
Drug and Alcohol Treatment Resources:
Biology of Addiction - Triggers and Cravings – Outpatient Program
Substance Abuse Addiction: Disaster Phase
Relapse Addiction: Recovery from Addiction
Treatment for Drug Abuse and Alcoholism-Introductory Phase of Addiction
Alcohol Craving & Drug Cravings & Triggers
