The effect of recreational drugs on the transmission process in the CNS

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The dopamine system
Pathway in the brain which operates on the neurotransmitter dopamine, the release of which leads to feelings of reward.
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Nucleus accumbens
An area of the midbrain associated with the brains reward system
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Ventral tagmental
An area of the midbrain associated with the brains reward system and the origin of dopaminergic activity
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Euphoria
An intense pleasurable feeling often referred to as a 'high'
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Dysphoria
An intense dissatisfaction, anxiety or depression, discomfort and distress
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Nucleus accumbens

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An area of the midbrain associated with the brains reward system

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Ventral tagmental

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Euphoria

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Dysphoria

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