Long-term drug use is thought to produce:

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Long-term drug use is associated with cortical "hypofrontality," which refers to reduced neural activity in the prefrontal cortex. This can result in impaired decision-making, impulse control, and emotional regulation. Mesolimbic hyperactivation (choice C) refers to increased neural activity in the reward pathway of the brain, which is also commonly observed with drug use. However, this is not directly related to long-term drug use producing cortical changes.

Long-Term Drug Use Is Thought to Produce