Brain imaging can help predict addiction risk from "summary" of Drugs, Addiction, and the Brain by George F. Koob,Michael A. Arends,Michel Le Moal
Brain imaging techniques allow researchers to observe the brain in action, providing valuable insights into how different regions of the brain are involved in addiction. By studying brain activity patterns, scientists can identify individuals who may be at a higher risk for developing an addiction. One such technique is functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), which measures blood flow in the brain and can show which areas are more active during certain tasks or in response to specific stimuli. Studies have shown that individuals with a family history of addiction exhibit different patterns of brain activity compared to those without such a history. This suggests that there may be a genetic component to addiction risk that can be detected through brain imaging. Another method, positron emission tomo...
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