Neuropsychology and Addiction
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Neuropsychology and Addiction
Neuropsychology studies evaluate the electrical functions of the brain toward behavior and cognition. Addiction is the harmful process of misusing a drug despite fatal outcomes. Neuropsychology explores how substance abuse affects the functioning of the brain.
How addiction is studied in Neuropsychology:
- Substance abuse interferes with the brain’s natural state and disrupts functions involved in reward, motivation, and decision-making.
- Dependency on a harmful substance also degrades cognitive abilities and leads to impaired judgment.
- .Neuropsychology also studies decision-making, attention span, and memory loss due to substance abuse.
Key Concepts :
✔️ Reward system
✔️ Impulse control
✔️ Neuroplasticity
✔️ Behavioral
✔️ Treatment innovations