Drugs, Brain, and Mind
The mesolimbic pathway is a neural pathway in the brain that plays a crucial role in the reward system, primarily involving the transmission of dopamine from the ventral tegmental area (VTA) to the nucleus accumbens and other limbic structures. This pathway is essential for processing rewards, reinforcing behaviors, and is heavily implicated in addiction and emotional responses.
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