Addiction is not a choice but a brain disorder where drug use damages the brain and triggers massive dopamine release, causing the brain to command individuals to use substances again regardless of their emotional state (tired, angry, depressed, lonely, or happy), making it a chemical compulsion rather than a moral failing.
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Addiction Isn’t a Choice the Way People Think It IsAdded:
And then it says, "You're tired, go use." So, if you think it's a choice, put your phone down for a week and tell me how that goes for you.
Answer your phone calls, but don't be on Facebook. Put that Put it down for a week and tell me what kind of withdrawals you go through. Addiction is not a choice. The drugs damage your brain, and then you get this massive amount of dopamine. So, your body forces you, entices you to do those things again, and your brain goes, "That's a lot of dopamine. Dave, you're tired, go use. Dave, you're angry, go use. Dave, you're depressed, go use. You're lonely, go use. You're happy, go use." Addiction is very complex, and that's why we have a team of people here, because addiction is so powerful.
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