CLARK Prescription Drug Abuse - Misuse Neurobiology Epidemiology EBPs

Prolonged Drug Use
Changes the brain in fundamental ways that
reinforce drug taking and lead to addiction.
• Structural & functional changes
• Can impair mental & motor functions (e.g.,
memory deficits, slowed motor reactions)
Changes are difficult to un-do and may be long
lasting.
Successful prevention efforts & early
intervention are key to avoid/mitigate these
neural changes.
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