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·November 11, 2022·3 min read

What Happens to the Dopamine System When We Experience Aversive Events?

The dopamine system helps the brain anticipate the occurrence and duration of unpleasant events, but without taking errors into account.

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·January 10, 2019·5 min read

Disconnect Between Dopamine System and Cocaine Addiction Uncovered

Researchers report the release of dopamine alters when working to obtain cocaine. The study reports, the more effort it takes to secure a supply of the illicit drug, the lower the release of dopamine when taking cocaine.

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·March 20, 2017·5 min read

Window to Brain’s Reward System Could Lead to Better Treatments for Alcoholism

Nalmefene blunts the brain's reward pathway in people with alcohol addiction, a new study reports.

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·January 13, 2017·4 min read

Sensory Stimuli Control Dopamine in the Brain

A group of neurons in the forebrain release dopamine when activated by visual or tactile stimuli, a new study reports.

Image shows dopamine producing neurons in the SN.

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·September 20, 2016·5 min read

Newly Discovered Neural Connections May Be Linked to Emotional Decision Making

Researchers have discovered connections withing the brain that appear to form a communication pathway between areas that control decision making, movement and emotion. They believe cells within the network could also be potential targets for Parkinson's disease.