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Drug self-administration is a research methodology used to study the reinforcing effects of drugs on animals or humans. In this type of study, the subjects are able to self-administer the drug by pressing a lever or performing some other action in exchange for the drug. This allows researchers to study the voluntary intake of drugs and the motivation behind drug-seeking behavior. Drug self-administration studies can provide valuable insights into the mechanisms underlying drug addiction and can help in the development of new treatments for substance abuse.