Detoxification is usually the initial step in the recovery process. This entails removing a drug from the body while minimising withdrawal symptoms.
When a person develops an addiction, the brain seeks the substance’s reward. This is due to the brain’s reward system being overstimulated. As a result, many users continue to consume the chemical, which can result in a variety of euphoric experiences and odd behavioural patterns.
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