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Drugs can cause brain damage.
The majority of drugs cause a change in the "reward" circuit in the brain. This leads to pleasure and a flood dopamine. To thrive, people need to be engaged in activities such as eating or spending time with loved ones. Because of the reinforcement they give, dopamine rushes within the reward circuit can encourage drug-related behaviours such as drug use. In this way, people are more likely again to take part in the activity.
Your brain will change if you continue to take medications. It will lower the reward circuit's ability to respond. While the person is still using drugs, this will continue. The person may experience a decrease in their tolerance for the substance, and they will feel less high after a while. You might be able achieve the same effects by taking a larger dose of the chemical. Individuals may find it difficult to engage in normal activities, such as eating or having sex.