La Hacienda Treatment Center

Addiction and the Brain

Addiction (substance dependence) is a complex physical, emotional, and spiritual phenomenon. The brain is the primary target for substances of abuse and dependence. Understanding the structure and function of the brain is key to developing new therapies and medication. La Hacienda's Katie McQueen, MD, is a nationally recognized expert in the field of addiction medicine and she discusses these topics in a presentation for the Clarity Child Guidance Center located in San Antonio, Texas.