Belief’s effect on biochemistry in cases of addiction

Ever wonder what makes people susceptible to addiction? Think about it, some people can stop addictive painkillers without a problem and others, well others are not so lucky. So the big question is are there more than biophysical factors at play in addiction? A new study shows that cognitive beliefs play a significant role in a person’s neurological response to an addictive substance and that belief can diminish the neurological effects of an addictive drug.

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January 22, 2015 | Categories: Health and Medicine, Neuroscience Research | Tags: addiction, belief, health, medicine, neurology, peer reviewed, science | Leave a comment