Addiction to drugs related to dopamine release is especially strong when it involves the
A) reticular formation.
B) nucleus accumbens.
C) subcoeruleus.
D) basal forebrain.

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The nucleus accumbens is a region in the brain that plays a key role in the release of dopamine and the reward system. It is believed to be the primary region involved in addiction to drugs that release dopamine, such as cocaine and methamphetamine.

Addiction to Drugs Related to Dopamine Release Is Especially Strong