Behavioral Effects Of Addiction Enhanced By Cocaine-Linked Genes

New research sheds light on how cocaine regulates gene expression in a crucial reward region of the brain to elicit long-lasting changes in behavior. The study, published by Cell Press in the May 14th issue of the journal Neuron, provides exciting insight into the molecular pathways regulated by cocaine and may lead to new strategies for battling drug addiction. It is well established that addictive drugs induce persistent changes in the brain’s reward circuits.

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Filed under: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs on May 18th, 2009