The Baroque was an elaborate style of art that existed in Europe from the late 1500s to the middle 1700s. Baroque paintings, sculptures, and buildings, as well as musical compositions, are known for their richness and drama. The grand works of art were meant to appeal to a personâs emotions or senses.
Dopamine Levels Increase. All addictive drugs affect brain pathways involving rewardâthat is, the dopamine system in the reward pathway. Within seconds to minutes of entering the body, drugs cause dramatic changes to synapses in the brain. By activating the brain's reward circuitry, drugs deliver a jolt of intense pleasure.
Drugs affect three primary areas of the brain: 1  The brain stem is in charge of all the functions our body needs to stay aliveâbreathing, moving blood, and digesting food. 2  The limbic system links together a bunch of brain structures that control our emotional responses, such as feeling pleasure when we eat chocolate.