How Addiction Affects Decision Making Skills

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Addiction does not only affect behavior on the surface. It changes how a person thinks, processes information, and makes decisions over time. When looking at how addiction affects decision making skills, it becomes clear that substance use alters the brain in ways that weaken judgment, increase impulsivity, and make risky choices more likely. Decision making…

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