A person's cognitive control over his/her use of drugs deteriorates as drug use progresses. This reduction in cognitive control occurs in what brain area?
A) ventral tegmental area
B) pre-frontal cortex
C) core
D) nucleus accumbens

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The pre-frontal cortex is responsible for cognitive control, including self-regulation and decision-making. As drug use progresses, the pre-frontal cortex becomes damaged, resulting in a reduction in cognitive control over drug use.

A Person's Cognitive Control Over His/her Use of Drugs Deteriorates