Activation of the certain brain substances related to stress, such as corticotropin-releasing hormone and ____ help us cope but also increase dopamine activity in the mesolimbic pathway and may lead to stress-induced relapse.

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Cortisol is a hormone released in response to stress and is known to increase dopamine activity in the mesolimbic pathway, which can contribute to stress-induced relapse.

Activation of the Certain Brain Substances Related to Stress, Such