Opiates affect the limbic system, which controls emotions which can produce feelings of pleasure, relaxation, and contentment.
Valium causes a similar change in the brain's reward-inducing dopamine cells as a dose of alcohol, morphine, amphetamine or cocaine.
Offering continuing care and monitoring after drug rehab is complete is an important factor in long-term recovery, and programs should be prepared to readily re-admit individuals who have relapsed.
Over 50% of all active duty military personnel report binge drinking in the past month,