At least at first.
At least at first.
Substances can create a much bigger reward signal. And they can do it much faster. One of the ways it does that is through dopamine.
Natural Reward vs Shortcut Reward (Substance)
The brain notices shortcuts. And it remembers them.
Substances can create a much bigger reward signal. And they can do it much faster.
One of the ways it does that is through dopamine.
A goal scored.
A laugh with friends.
Natural Reward
Much bigger signal.
Much faster.
Shortcut Reward
(Substance)
The brain notices shortcuts. And it remembers them.