Addicts' cravings have different roots in men and women

Monday, January 30, 2012 - 15:30 in Psychology & Sociology

A new brain imaging study suggests stress robustly activates areas of the brain associated with craving in cocaine-dependent women, while drug cues activate similar brain regions in cocaine-dependent men. The study suggests men and women with cocaine dependence might benefit more from different treatment options.

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