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·January 15, 2020·5 min read

Surprising effects of oxytocin on cocaine addiction

In men with a history of childhood trauma, oxytocin reduced the activity within the amygdala and cravings for cocaine. Women who were addicted to cocaine and had experienced childhood trauma showed an increase in amygdala activity following exposure to oxytocin. Read More

This image shows MRI scans of both the brains of women who abused substances and those who did not.

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·July 14, 2015·4 min read

Brain Volume Reduced in Women, But Not Men, Who Abuse Stimulant Drugs

According to a new study, women who abuse stimulant drugs have significantly less gray matter volume in brain areas vital for decision making and emotion. Read More

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·June 17, 2016·5 min read

‘Carrots and Sticks’ Fail to Change Behavior in Cocaine Addiction

A new study might help to explain why people continue to take drug, even though they are aware of the negative consequences and why they find their behavior so hard to change. Read More

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·September 2, 2018·4 min read

Bile Acids Reduce Cocaine Reward

Using mouse models, researchers found bile diversion surgery reduced cocaine induced increases in dopamine release and cocaine related behaviors. Researchers believe bariatric surgery or the consumption of a synthetic bile drug may help curb cocaine addiction in humans. Read More

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·July 13, 2018·3 min read

Maged1 Gene Protects Against Cocaine Addiction

A new study reports mice lacking the Maged1 gene are unable to acquire an addiction to cocaine. Read More

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·January 10, 2017·5 min read

Revealing The Connection Between Female Estrogen Cycle and Cocaine Addiction

According to a new study, cocaine has the most potent effects on the female brain when estrogen levels are at their highest. Read More

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·June 7, 2013·4 min read

Researchers Focus on a Brain Protein and an Antibiotic to Block Cocaine Craving

A new study shows that the GLT1 protein plays a critical role in the craving for cocaine which develops after only a few days of cocaine use. However, exposure to ceftriaxone, an antibiotic used to treat meningitis, decreases cocaine cravings. Read More