Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Chronic Cocaine Use Triggers Changes in Brain's Neuron Structure

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Chronic exposure to cocaine reduces the expression of a protein known to regulate brain plasticity, according to new, in vivo research on the molecular basis of cocaine addiction. That reduction drives structural changes in the brain, which produce greater sensitivity to the rewarding effects of cocaine.



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