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Psychopharmacology of Substance Use Disorders
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Which neurotransmitter is primarily involved in the rewarding effects of drugs of abuse?
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Dopamine
💡 Explanation:
Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that is involved in reward, motivation, and pleasure. It is released in the brain when we experience something pleasurable, such as eating a delicious meal or taking a drug of abuse.