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Neurobiology of Substance Abuse and Addiction
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Which neurotransmitter is primarily involved in the rewarding effects of drugs of abuse?
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Dopamine
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Dopamine is the primary neurotransmitter involved in the rewarding effects of drugs of abuse. It is released in the brain's reward pathway, which is a network of brain regions that are involved in pleasure, motivation, and reinforcement.