The Neuroscience Of Drug Addiction - Part 1
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Today, we will be talking about drug addiction and how the autonomic nervous system is affected by the use of opioid medication and drugs. These drugs are mainly heroin, fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamines. Becoming addicted to these medications will lead to lots of health problems, ranging from cognitive issues to digestive and degenerative issues. The addiction to these drugs is actually driven by hacking the neurotransmitter system where the chronic relapsing happens - this is characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use. So, we want to be careful about the use of these medications and it's really important to be aware that if you've been prescribed one of these medications for pain, you have to wean yourself off to avoid being addicted to it.
We will also have quick review of neurons and the functions of the innate nervous system and innate immune system cells that are around there which help the brain function.
Today, we will be talking about drug addiction and how the autonomic nervous system is affected by the use of opioid medication and drugs. These drugs are mainly heroin, fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamines. Becoming addicted to these medications will lead to lots of health problems, ranging from cognitive issues to digestive and degenerative issues. The addiction to these drugs is actually driven by hacking the neurotransmitter system where the chronic relapsing happens - this is characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use. So, we want to be careful about the use of these medications and it's really important to be aware that if you've been prescribed one of these medications for pain, you have to wean yourself off to avoid being addicted to it.
We will also have quick review of neurons and the functions of the innate nervous system and innate immune system cells that are around there which help the brain function.
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JP Errico
Key Strategic Advisor. JP provides capital markets and strategic advisory services to companies, Boards, and management teams covering several areas of expertise, including access to both private and public capital markets, clinical and regulatory affairs, R&D, manufacturing, M&A negotiations and integration, Board governance, and intellectual property portfolio management.
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Navaz Habib
Author, Speaker, Founder of Health Upgraded. Helping high performers address inflammation and health challenges by activating their Vagus Nerve.
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Polina Batzeri
Podcast Editor / Podcast Producer & Brand Manager. I help business owners and coaches to launch and grow their podcasts so that they can get in front of their target audience and start generating leads on autopilot.
