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English: The PET images show that repeated exposure to drugs depletes the brain's dopamine receptors, which are critical for one's ability to experience pleasure and reward.
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Source http://drugabuse.gov/NIDA_notes/NNvol21N4/nidaatwork.html
Author DEBRA P. DAVIS
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