Neuroscience Explains: The Brain Reward System Do you know how you enjoy something? Are you addicted to exercise? What about games or drugs? All addictions activate the reward system by directly raising the levels of dopamine.
Each addictive drug also has its own unique effects, which is why alcohol feels different from cocaine or heroin, stimulation of the dopamine component of the reward system seems to be a common denominator.
According to the "Brains of Excessive Gamers Similar to Addicts" article published by livescience.com in 2011, the brains of teen video gamers also look similar to those of addicts, with larger so-called reward centers, a new study suggests. What other addictions do you know?
In this video we explained how the brain reward system works for different activities. Watch the video
here, and enjoy your brain power.
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