Brain mechanism linked to relapse after cocaine withdrawal
Friday, September 10, 2010 - 20:15
in Psychology & Sociology
Addictive drugs are known to induce changes in the brain's reward circuits that may underlie drug craving and relapse after long periods of abstinence. Now, new research uncovers a specific neural mechanism that may be linked to persistent drug-seeking behavior and could help to guide strategies for development of new therapies for cocaine addiction.