The Brain Reward System

The book "The Brain Reward System" offers a comprehensive examination of the latest techniques for exploring the reward system in the brain. It addresses the role of neurotransmitters, brain structures, and their interconnections. The aim of the work is to provide readers with proven laboratory protocols to investigate neural circuits and biological processes associated with reward and neuropsychiatric disorders, such as substance use disorders. The chapters are divided into four parts, covering various approaches and methods for analyzing the reward system. A wide range of research approaches is presented, from classical techniques to neurochemical and behavioral methods, as well as imaging techniques and electrophysiology. The detailed instructions and advice from experts make this book a valuable resource for researchers looking to engage with current methods for studying the brain's reward system.