New cartoon series aims to simplify understanding of addiction
by Alison Bowen, Chicago Tribune
Aug 03, 2018
1 minute
Addiction awareness advocates hope a new cartoon series aimed at explaining the science behind addiction - and addressing some misconceptions - leads to more understanding about the disease.
The series from the Addiction Policy. The first episode, "The Hijacker," explains how using drugs can change people's brains in a way that re-prioritizes getting drugs over other survival needs, such as eating.
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