Deep inside the brain, the pleasure center is a network of regions, like the nucleus accumbens, that release dopamine to reinforce rewarding behaviors. It is used to understand addiction, motivation, and mood disorders. Researchers and therapists benefit by targeting these circuits to develop treatments for depression, substance abuse, and other conditions.
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