dopamine system Research Articles

Disconnect Between Dopamine System and Cocaine Addiction Uncovered

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 10, 2019

Researchers report the release of dopamine alters when working to obtain cocaine. The study reports, the more effort it takes to secure a supply of the illicit drug, the lower the release of dopamine when taking cocaine.... Read More...

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Window to Brain’s Reward System Could Lead to Better Treatments for Alcoholism

Neuroscience NewsMarch 20, 2017

Nalmefene blunts the brain's reward pathway in people with alcohol addiction, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Sensory Stimuli Control Dopamine in the Brain

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 13, 2017

A group of neurons in the forebrain release dopamine when activated by visual or tactile stimuli, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Newly Discovered Neural Connections May Be Linked to Emotional Decision Making

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 20, 2016

Researchers have discovered connections withing the brain that appear to form a communication pathway between areas that control decision making, movement and emotion. They believe cells within the network could also be potential targets for Parkinson's disease.... Read More...

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