Carey is a normal-weight individual who is addicted to cocaine. Cal is obese, but he does not use drugs. The dopamine pathway is MOST likely functioning abnormally in

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Both cocaine addiction and obesity can lead to abnormalities in the dopamine pathway. Cocaine directly affects dopamine levels and its signaling pathways, leading to addiction. Obesity, particularly related to overeating and the consumption of high-fat or high-sugar foods, can also alter dopamine receptors and dopamine release, affecting reward and pleasure centers in the brain similarly to addictive drugs.

Carey Is a Normal-Weight Individual Who Is Addicted to Cocaine