The document discusses how the dopamine system and reward pathway in the brain are related to addiction. When stimulated by something pleasurable, the dopamine system reacts to bring attention to the stimulus. Repeated stimulation causes the brain to need more of the substance or activity to feel pleasure as the stimuli become less salient. This can lead to addiction as the user needs higher amounts to activate the reward pathway and feel the effects.

1. Addiction and Its Neurophysiology By Cl éo Elbilia The Dopamine System & The Reward Pathway

2. Dopamine System Reacts to relevant stimulations to something that is pleasurable, important or worth paying attention too

3. Too Much Dopamine

4. DOPAMINE Emotions, Motivation, Balance, PLEASURE =

5. Just To Make Sure… This is how it gets to the blood!

6. Reward Pathway Action, Reaction

7. How It Works

8. Dopamine System + Reward Pathway Activated -Reward to the attention that is given . -The dopamine catches attention , saying that it’s important . -The first few times-> salient feeling ( amazing ! ) -Attention getter.. -After many repetitive times , the stimulations aren't as relevant . - User uses more in order to get that feeling back .