Discussion Post: Effects of Alcohol on Dopamine (Neurotransmitters) System
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a) Explain how alcohol affects the dopamine neurotransmitter system with references to scientific journals.
b) Briefly outline what the dopamine system is responsible for and its role in substance abuse and addiction.
c) Explain why effects of drugs on dopamine system are important for understanding of addiction.
d) Explain how changes in the dopamine system from repeated drug use can lead to a cycle of relapse or addiction with references to scientific journals. Give an example of how repeated drug use (of alcohol) can lead to difficulty abstaining and repeated relapse, and how changes in the dopamine system contribute to this behavioral pattern.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.