Molecular roots of cocaine addiction in brain uncovered: Promising new anti-addiction drug revealed
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 12:20
in Health & Medicine
Researchers have unraveled the molecular foundations of cocaine’s effects on the brain, and identified a compound that blocks cravings for the drug in cocaine-addicted mice. The compound, already proven safe for humans, is undergoing further animal testing in preparation for possible clinical trials in cocaine addicts, the researchers say.