Neuroplasticity and Addiction Recovery: Rewiring the Brain for Sobriety
Addiction reshapes the brain. But neuroplasticity and addiction recovery can reshape it again. For individuals struggling with substance use, it often feels like their thoughts, behaviors, and even emotional reactions work against them. That’s because addiction literally changes how the brain operates—strengthening some neural pathways while weakening others. But through a remarkable process called neuroplasticity, …