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  • J Addict Res Ther 2023, Vol 14(8): 566
  • DOI: 10.4172/2155-6105.1000566

Behavioral Reinforcement: The Driving Force Behind Addiction

Yiradu Dagne*
Faculty of Education, Al-Hikmah University Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
*Corresponding Author : Yiradu Dagne, Faculty of Education, Al-Hikmah University Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria, Email: yiradud@gmail.com

Received Date: Aug 01, 2023 / Accepted Date: Aug 27, 2023 / Published Date: Aug 28, 2023

Abstract

This article explores the fundamental concept of behavioral reinforcement as a driving force behind addiction. It examines the psychological mechanisms involved in addiction, with a focus on how rewards and punishments shape behavior. The article discusses the role of dopamine, conditioning, and cravings in reinforcing addictive behaviors. It also addresses the implications of understanding behavioral reinforcement for addiction prevention and treatment strategies.

Citation: Dagne Y (2023) Behavioral Reinforcement: The Driving Force BehindAddiction. J Addict Res Ther 14: 566. Doi: 10.4172/2155-6105.1000566

Copyright: © 2023 Dagne Y. This is an open-access article distributed under theterms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricteduse, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author andsource are credited.

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