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Brain changes that result from drug addiction can adversely affect an addict's ability and self-control, as well as their ability to resist the urge to take drugs. This is why addiction to drugs can also lead to relapse.
Relapse is when you relapse after stopping using drugs. Relapse indicates that more or other treatment is needed.
Dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain, is what causes most drugs to affect the reward circuit. Dopamine influxes in the reward network can encourage people to continue engaging in unhealthy and pleasurable activities.
Over time, dopamine in the brain will become less addictive. They might try to get the same high as the dopamine-rich drug by taking more.