Addictive drugs do all of the following EXCEPT
a. cause the neurotransmitter acetylcholine to be released, resulting in intensified feelings of fear and paranoia.
b. fool brain-reward pathways creating a compulsion to repeat the drug experience.
c. stimulate a brain region called the nucleus accumbens.
d. physically change the brain's reward circuitry, making it harder for the addict to overcome his or her addiction.
a
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