basal ganglia associated_with addiction
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Evidence (3 sources)
Multi-trait genome-wide association study of opioid addiction: OPRM1 and beyond.
(2022)
PMID:36207451
primary
The primary neurocircuitry elements involved (basal ganglia, extended amygdala, and prefrontal cortex) ... of addiction.
confidence: 0.90
basal ganglia (including ventral tegmental area and nucleus accumbens) for the binge/intoxication stage
confidence: 0.95
Contributions of studies on alcohol use disorders to understanding cerebellar function.
(2010)
PMID:20809198
cited
activity may also be a source of maintenance of addictive behavior, given the roles of the basal ganglia
confidence: 0.85