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Mapping Dopamine: New Insight to the Addicted Brain

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Researchers have developed a new mapping device that allows them to visualize the activity of the brain’s reward circuitry in both healthy individuals and those addicted to drugs and alcohol. Continue reading →

Glutamate Important in Drug Impact on Brain

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Researchers found an unexpected effect of the neurotransmitter (or signal substance) in the midbrain known as glutamate. The researchers will continue their study of the nerve cells involved to gain further insight into how important this system is for addiction.
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