The nucleus accumbens is the prominent component of the ventral striatum (the others being the olfactory tubercle and ventral parts of the caudate and putamen) (see STRIATUM). It is now accepted that the nucleus accumbens is a heterogeneous structure...

The nucleus accumbens is a group of NEURONS that is part of the limbic system and located near the midline in the frontal region, beneath the frontal lobe. Anatomically, it has been divided into the shell and core, with the shell perhaps being more...

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The nucleus accumbens (NAcc), also known as the accumbens nucleus or as the nucleus accumbens septi (Latin for nucleus leaning against the septum), is a collection of neurons within the forebrain, located where the head of the caudate and the anterior...

It's a cruel punishment for drug dependency. Those who finally decide to kick the habit or who simply can't get hold of any drugs may experience withdrawal, complete with shaking and sweating. Many addicts have no doubt wondered what could be making them...

Nicotine's effects on the brain precisely mimic those produced by morphine and other major drugs of abuse, according to a study conducted on rats. The finding by Italian scientists "adds new weight to the conclusion that nicotine is indeed addictive," Leslie L. Iversen...