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The extra dopamine released during drug use can

a. increase the brain's reactions to natural levels of dopamine
b. lead to intense cravings for the drug when it is not available
c. cause the use to feel more pleasure from normal activities
d. alert the user to the harmful effects of the drug

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User Jaromir
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Answer: b. lead to intense cravings for the drug when it is not available

Step-by-step explanation:

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that helps control the brain's reward and pleasure centers. ... The extra dopamine released during drug use can cause the user to ignore the harmful effects of the drug and want to continue using it. Flooding the reward pathway with dopamine may lead to intense cravings for the drug

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User Chunky Chunk
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The best answer is B, hope this helps!
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User Echochamber
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