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Title: Explain how drugs of abuse may act via the same substrate engaged by natural rew Post by: nite_n_day on Aug 20, 2014 Explain how drugs of abuse may act via the same substrate engaged by natural rewards.
Title: Re: Explain how drugs of abuse may act via the same substrate engaged by natural rew Post by: padre on Aug 20, 2014 The mesolimbic dopamine system terminates in the nucleus accumbens. Food for a hungry rat and water for a thirsty rat cause the release of dopamine from the nucleus accumbens, as do drugs that are self-administered (i.e., cocaine, amphetamine). In addition, craving for these reinforcers is associated with activation of the medial prefrontal cortex.
Title: Re: Explain how drugs of abuse may act via the same substrate engaged by natural rew Post by: nite_n_day on Aug 27, 2014 Perfect!
Thanks for the assistance. Your answer was correct. Title: Re: Explain how drugs of abuse may act via the same substrate engaged by natural rew Post by: padre on Aug 27, 2014 No worries, happy to help.
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