Addictive drugs do all of the following EXCEPT
A) cause the neurotransmitter acetylcholine to be released, resulting in intensified feelings of pleasure.
B) fool brain-reward pathways creating a compulsion to repeat the drug experience.
C) stimulate a brain region called the nucleus accumbens.
D) physically change the brain's reward circuitry, making it harder for the addict to overcome his or her addiction.
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