The Truth About A Substance Use Disorder
How can I break out of this cycle?
Substance Use Disorders are viewed as primary, chronic diseases of brain reward, motivation, memory and related circuitry. Dysfunction in these circuits leads to characteristic biological, psychological, social and spiritual manifestations. This is reflected in an individual pathologically pursuing reward and/or relief by substance use and other behaviors.
A Substance Use Disorder ranges in severity from mild to severe.
The brain’s structure and functioning are affected by the duration and frequency of the use and the experiences people have while using.
How Can Neurofeedback Help Me?
Neurofeedback retrains the brain in a way that improves abstinence and compliments other recovery programs.