To learn more about the biology underlying cocaine addiction, researchers analyzed almost 900 rats to map the genetic basis ...
Researchers at the University of California San Diego have completed a massive genetic study that identifies key biological drivers of cocaine addiction, uncovering a potential new target for ...
Researchers say results present “a concrete target to test whether changing how cocaine is metabolized can blunt the drive ...
Cocaine use disorder (CUD) is a pressing public health issue. The 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health found that approximately 5 million individuals in the US reported using cocaine in the ...
You may be surprised to learn that, according to AddictionHelp.com, an estimated 12% of American adults (~41 million) have used powder cocaine in their lifetimes. Thankfully, not everyone who partakes ...
A study in eNeuro finds that impulsivity does not predict cocaine addiction, but prolonged drug use alters brain circuits and heightens impulsive behavior. Study: Cocaine self-administration increases ...
Gambling and cocaine use, while seemingly distinct activities, share striking similarities in how they affect brain function, behavior, and overall well-being. Both can lead to addiction, financial ...
Cocaine, a drug of abuse, activates just a portion - 10 to 20 percent - of the neurons in the brain's nucleus accumbens, a critical region linked to motivation and addiction. Though small in numbers, ...
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Researchers at the University of California San Diego have completed a massive genetic study that identifies key biological drivers of cocaine addiction, uncovering a potential new target for ...
Cocaine use reached record worldwide highs in 2023, and an estimated 25 million people used cocaine in the past year.[1] In its various forms, including crack, cocaine is more likely to facilitate ...