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Increasing Dopamine in Brain's Frontal Cortex Decreases Impulsive Tendency
July 25, 2012 — Raising levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine in the frontal cortex of the brain significantly decreased impulsivity in healthy ... > full story -
Synthetic Stimulants Called 'Bath Salts' Act in the Brain Like Cocaine
July 23, 2012 — Results of a new study offer compelling evidence for the first time that mephedrone, like cocaine, does have potential for abuse and ... > full story -
Neurons That Control Overeating Also Drive Appetite for Cocaine
June 24, 2012 — Researchers have zeroed in on a set of neurons in the part of the brain that controls hunger, and found that these neurons are not only associated with overeating, but also linked to non-food ... > full story -
How Plants Make Cocaine
June 6, 2012 — Cocaine is one of the most commonly used (and abused) plant-derived drugs in the world, but we have almost no modern information on how plants produce this complex alkaloid. Researchers have just ... > full story -
Binge Eating May Lead to Addiction-Like Behaviors
April 24, 2012 — A history of binge eating -- consuming large amounts of food in a short period of time -- may make an individual more likely to show other addiction-like behaviors, including substance abuse, ... > full story -
Chronic Cocaine Use May Speed Up Aging of Brain
April 24, 2012 — New research suggests that chronic cocaine abuse accelerates the process of brain aging. The study found that age-related loss of gray matter in the brain is greater in people who are dependent on ... > full story -
Specific Protein Triggers Changes in Neurons in Brain Reward Center Linked to Cocaine Addiction
April 22, 2012 — New research reveals that repeated exposure to cocaine decreases the activity of a protein necessary for normal functioning of the brain's reward system, thus enhancing the reward for cocaine use, ... > full storyMore: -
Antidote for Cocaine Overdose Looks Promising in Lab Studies
April 18, 2012 — Scientists have shown that an injectable solution can protect mice from an otherwise lethal overdose of cocaine. The findings could lead to human clinical trials of a treatment designed to reverse ... > full storyMore: -
Structure of ‘salvia’ Receptor Solved
March 21, 2012 — A research team has determined the structure of the kappa-opioid receptor—site of action of the widely abused hallucinogen Salvia divinorum – solving longstanding scientific mysteries and ... > full story -
Discovery of Brain's Natural Resistance to Drugs May Offer Clues to Treating Addiction
March 8, 2012 — A single injection of cocaine or methamphetamine in mice caused their brains to put the brakes on neurons that generate sensations of pleasure, and these cellular changes lasted for at least a week, ... > full story
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