Addictive drugs stimulate a brain region called the nucleus accumbens, which results in intensified feelings of pleasure due to the release of which neurotransmitter?
A)acetylcholine
B)melatonin
C)norepinephrine
D)dopamine

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Dopamine is the neurotransmitter released in the nucleus accumbens that is associated with the pleasure and reward system in the brain, which is why it is often linked to the effects of addictive drugs.

Addictive Drugs Stimulate a Brain Region Called the Nucleus Accumbens