Evidence from individuals who suffered a stroke and easily quit smoking afterwards suggests that the ____________ is involved in nicotine abuse.
A) vmPFC
B) ventral tegmental area
C) accumbens
D) insula
E) hippocampus

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The insula has been found to be involved in the processing of visceral sensations, including addiction and the urge to smoke. Individuals who suffer a stroke and subsequently have damage to the insula often report a decreased desire to smoke or quit smoking altogether.

Evidence from Individuals Who Suffered a Stroke and Easily Quit