When the brain adjusts to the effects of addictive drug abuse, there is a decrease in the number of dopamine receptors in the brain's reward system.

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This is true. The brain's reward system adjusts to the influx of dopamine caused by drug abuse by decreasing the number of dopamine receptors, leading to a decreased ability to experience pleasure and reinforcing the addictive behavior.

When the Brain Adjusts to the Effects of Addictive Drug