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Tag: Reward system

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What Is the Drug Liking Effect and Its Role in Addiction?

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According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), drugs with addiction potential hijack the brain's natural reward system, producing euphoria. The pleasurable sensation a person experiences from this is known as the **drug liking effect**, a crucial concept in understanding addiction and evaluating a medication's abuse liability.

Can Wellbutrin Help Anhedonia? A Look at How It Works

6 min read
Anhedonia, the inability to feel pleasure, is a common and often persistent symptom of major depressive disorder that may not respond to conventional treatments. In this context, some studies suggest that bupropion, the active ingredient in Wellbutrin, can help anhedonia by modulating neurotransmitters involved in the brain's reward pathways.

Exploring the Brain's Reward System: What Drug Releases the Most Dopamine?

4 min read
Dopamine is a crucial neurotransmitter involved in motivation, pleasure, and reward [1.1]. It plays a central role in the brain's reward pathway, influencing learning and reinforcing behaviors essential for survival [1.1]. Understanding what influences dopamine release, including the impact of certain substances, provides insight into complex brain functions.