Kehr, J.; Ichinose, F.; Yoshitake, S.; Goiny, M.; Sievertsson, T.; Nyberg, F.; Yoshitake, T. Mephedrone, compared to MDMA (ecstasy) and amphetamine, rapidly increases both dopamine and serotonin levels in nucleus accumbens of awake rats. (psychogenics.com)
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They monitored an electrode implanted in the man's nucleus accumbens while he performed a task in which he had to push a button when a visual target flashed on a screen to receive a cash reward. (scientificamerican.com)