In what way do brain changes following drug use reflect learning as a process for maintaining drug abuse?
A. Dopamine activity is increased following cocaine use.
B. The ventral tegmental area is activated by drug use.
C. Dendrite length and synaptic complexity increase after long-term use of amphetamines.
D. Rats self-administer ESB in place of food or water.
Answer: C
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