Chronic drug use causes natural rewards (e.g.,food,sex)to become _____ pleasurable; drug associated cues result in _____ dopamine levels.

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Chronic drug use often leads to a decrease in the pleasure derived from natural rewards due to the overstimulation of the brain's reward system. This results in a need for the drug to achieve pleasure, making natural rewards less appealing. Drug-associated cues can trigger increased dopamine levels, as the brain anticipates the drug's effects, enhancing its desirability and reinforcing the addiction.

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