Opioids such as heroin have enormous reward value to the brain because they and .
A)activate dopamine receptors; bind with opiate receptors
B)inhibit dopamine receptors; bind with opiate receptors
C)activate dopamine receptors; block opiate receptors
D)inhibit dopamine receptors; block opiate receptors

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Opioids such as heroin bind with opiate receptors in the brain, which activate dopamine release. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter associated with reward and pleasure, which is why opioids have enormous reward value to the brain.

Opioids Such as Heroin Have Enormous Reward Value to the Brain