Memoirs Of An Addicted Brain: A Neuroscientist ... -

Lewis uses his own life as a case study to illuminate universal truths about addiction: What's on Your Recovery Bookshelf?

: He then zooms in on the orbitofrontal cortex , glutamate , and dopamine receptors , explaining how drugs hijack the very systems designed to help us seek rewards and soothe pain. Key Takeaways: Why the Brain Gets Stuck Memoirs of an Addicted Brain: A Neuroscientist ...

Most addiction memoirs follow a predictable path: the descent into chaos followed by a hard-won redemption. However, Memoirs of an Addicted Brain: A Neuroscientist Examines His Former Life on Drugs shatters this mold by blending raw, personal narrative with the rigorous precision of neuroscience. Lewis uses his own life as a case