Addiction and the Brain – Part 6

Published July 22, 2010

Addiction (substance dependence) is a complex physical, emotional, and spiritual phenomenon. The brain is the primary target for substances of abuse and dependence. Understanding the structure and function of the brain is key to developing new therapies and medication. Katie McQueen, MD, is a nationally recognized expert in the field of addiction medicine. For this video, Dr. McQueen discusses the following: dual diagnosis and medication treatments (cont.).