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·June 26, 2019·4 min read

Boosting amino acid derivative may be a treatment for schizophrenia

Reduced levels of an amino acid called betaine is associated with schizophrenia pathology. Supplementing betaine levels improved cognitive and behavioral deficits in mouse models of schizophrenia. The amino acid also reduced oxidative stress at the molecular level.

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·March 30, 2018·5 min read

Opioid Use Prevalent Among Electronic Dance Music Partygoers

Researchers report 10 percent of people who have attended EDM events have misused opioids in the past 12 months. The number, researchers say, exceeds national averages. Oxycontin was reported to be the most widely misused drug within the scene.

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·May 31, 2017·4 min read

Oxytocin Reduces Craving for Methamphetamine

Oxytocin reduces drug seeking behavior in rats, a new study reports.

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·October 14, 2016·5 min read

Could Exercise Help Meth Addicts Recover?

Circadian rhythm could be key for helping overcome addiction, a new study reports.

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·December 16, 2014·4 min read

Meth Users Face Higher Risk for Developing Parkinson’s Disease

A new study reports females who use methamphetamine are almost five times as likely to develop Parkinson's disease than women who don't use the drug.

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·September 10, 2013·3 min read

Study Suggests Possibility of Selectively Erasing Unwanted Memories

Researchers erase drug associated memories in mice and rats without affecting other memories.

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·July 10, 2013·4 min read

‘Bath Salts’ Stimulant Could Be More Addictive than Meth

A new study confirms MDPV, a recreational drug commonly known as "bath salts", could be more addictive than methamphetamine.