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The Interplay Between Cognitive Processes and Basic Mechanisms in the Brain
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The use of drugs to suppress dopamine release and reduce impulsivity is designed to allow individuals to control dopamine release levels - this is important because it shows how higher-level cognitive processes can positively impact even the most fundamental aspects of dopamine release. Caffeine is also thought to have a protective effect on dopamine neurons.
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The use of specific drugs can help reduce impulsivity by suppressing dopamine release and allowing for better control over the reward pathway.
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Summary
The use of specific drugs can help reduce impulsivity by suppressing dopamine release and allowing for better control over the reward pathway. Additionally, caffeine may have a protective effect on dopamine neurons, illustrating the impact of higher-level cognitive processes on even the most basic mechanisms of dopamine release.