How the Anticipation Molecule Drives Addiction

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How the Anticipation Molecule Drives Addiction The human brain contains something called dopamine, commonly described as the pleasure molecule. Each time a person engages in something that satisfies a need or makes them feel good, like eating food, having sex, and using mind-altering substances, dopamine is released in the nucleus accumbens. The release of dopamine […]