Quiz: The Brain and Addiction - National Institute on Drug ...

So, because cocaine and amphetamines inhibit the reuptake of dopamine, they are stopping neurons from reabsorbing the used dopamine, so it stays present in the brain for longer periods of time. This extra dopamine causes one to experience heightened feelings of pleasure and addiction in wanting more of the drug. ................
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