America’s Drug Overdose Epidemic: A Silent Crisis Destroying Lives
The United States is experiencing a drug overdose crisis, with fatalities exceeding 100,000 annually. The increasing prevalence of synthetic opioids, particularly fentanyl, has intensified the situation, resulting in widespread public health concerns. The Science Behind Addiction: How Drugs Take Control Substance abuse significantly alters brain function, particularly within the brain’s reward system. By flooding the brain with dopamine, these substances create an artificial sense of pleasure. Over time, dependence develops, reducing the brain’s ability to regulate impulses and decision-making. This
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