Compulsive sex,gambling and the use of addictive drugs may be rewarding due to activation of the

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The nucleus accumbens is a brain region that is involved in reward and motivation, and is known to be activated during drug abuse, gambling, and other addictive behaviors. It is often referred to as the "pleasure center" of the brain. The hypothalamus, amygdala, and periaqueductal gray are also involved in different aspects of behavior and emotion, but are less directly related to the reward system.

Compulsive Sex,gambling and the Use of Addictive Drugs May Be