When the brain adjusts to the effects of addictive drug use, there is a decrease in the number of dopamine receptors in the brain's reward system.

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This statement is true. Research has shown that prolonged drug use leads to a decrease in the number of dopamine receptors in the brain's reward system, leading to a decrease in the brain's ability to experience pleasure and motivation without the drug.

When the Brain Adjusts to the Effects of Addictive Drug