Nucleus Accumbens

Relationship Intelligence June 21, 2026

Can't stop thinking about your ex? Two DMN subsystems run a reward prediction-error loop the brain cannot close without new...

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Infidelity & Trust Architecture June 21, 2026

Trauma bonding is neurological dependence — intermittent reinforcement hijacks VTA-NAc dopamine while cortisol-oxytocin cycling mimics opioid withdrawal.

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High-Conflict Personalities April 9, 2026

Conflict activates the same dopamine reward circuitry that drives substance dependence. The ventral tegmental area fires anticipatory signals before an...

Read article : Conflict Addiction: Dopamine Reward Circuitry