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What Causes Addiction A complex disease influenced by: Genetics (50% increased risk when parent or grandparent was addicted) Changes to “brain chemistry” and dopamine production effecting mood and cravings/urges Ineffective or unhealthy coping skills Social routines or pressure

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Page 1: Benefits|Caterpillar · Web viewChanges to “brain chemistry” and dopamine production effecting mood and cravings/urges Ineffective or unhealthy coping skills Social routines or

What Causes Addiction A complex disease influenced by:

• Genetics (50% increased risk when parent or grandparent was addicted)

• Changes to “brain chemistry” and dopamine production effecting mood and cravings/urges

• Ineffective or unhealthy coping skills

• Social routines or pressure