How Addiction Affects the Male Brain: What Men Need to Know for Recovery
Addiction and the male brain are deeply connected through changes in behavior, decision-making, and emotional control.
Addiction and the male brain are deeply connected through changes in behavior, decision-making, and emotional control.
In its most basic definition, a narcotic is a drug that dulls the senses, relieves pain, and may cause sedation or euphoria. Originally, the term referred only to opioids derived from opium, such as morphine and codeine. However, over time, the legal system in the U.S. expanded the definition.
Withdrawal is a critical and often dangerous phase of recovery from substance use disorders. Whether an individual is detoxing from addiction to alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, or other substances, the withdrawal process can have severe and even life-threatening consequences.
Hair loss can be a distressing side effect of cocaine use. While cocaine doesn’t directly cause hair to fall out, its effects on the body—such as poor nutrition, hormonal imbalances, and stress—can lead to significant hair thinning or loss.