Post a description of the reward network of the brain, including the brain regions and neurotransmitters involved. Provide at least one example of how this reward network is beneficial to the survival of the individual or the species. Next, describe how this reward network is misappropriated by addictive substances or behaviors. Then, specifically, describe how at least one addictive substance or behavior makes use of this reward network. Finally, describe pharmaceutical treatment of addiction and at least one other form of treatment. Consider the success or relapse rates of each form of treatment (pharmaceutical and your chosen treatment form) and include in your argument references to the advantages and disadvantages of the different forms of therapy to treat addiction.
