For ten points, identify this condition which results when individuals become dependent on pleasure-inducing substances like drugs.
This disorder results from the repeated activation of the nucleus accumbens by the ventral tegmental area. Due to neuroplasticity, this condition can cause the decreased activity of inhibitory neurons and can result in increased tolerance since it alters the (*) reward pathway. This condition can be treated by drugs like naltrexone and methadone. Individuals with this condition experience withdrawal symptoms after they can no longer use dopamine-stimulating chemicals like amphetamines and nicotine. For ten points, identify this condition which results when individuals become dependent on pleasure-inducing substances like drugs.
This disorder results from the repeated activation of the nucleus accumbens by the ventral tegmental area.
drug addiction [or substance dependence; prompt on “dependence”; prompt on “substance abuse”] &lt;BZ&gt;