Cocaine changes brains makes relapse more common in addicts
Tuesday, April 28, 2015 - 20:50
in Psychology & Sociology
Cocaine use causes ‘profound changes’ in the brain that lead to an increased risk of relapse due to stress, according to new research that identifies a molecular mechanism in the reward centre of the brain that influences how recovering cocaine addicts might relapse after stressful events. Importantly, the study identifies a potential mechanism for protecting against such relapses with treatment.