Why do so many people relapse after quitting cocaine? A new study from The Hebrew University reveals that a specific "anti-reward" brain circuit becomes hyperactive during withdrawal—driving ...

Washington State University researchers have found a cellular mechanism that contributes to the lack of motivation and negative emotions of a cocaine addict going through withdrawal. Their discovery, ...

Why do so many people relapse after quitting cocaine? A new study from The Hebrew University reveals that a specific "anti-reward" brain circuit becomes hyperactive during withdrawal-driving ...

Long-term abuse of cocaine induces compensatory changes in numerous genes associated with brain function. These compensatory changes lead to the appearance of the classic series of withdrawal symptoms ...

Cocaine’s heyday as a party drug may feel like a distant past, but an estimated 5.5 million Americans used the illicit substance at least once in 2019. For some, that use can spiral into addiction — a ...

This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice. The journey to recovery from substance abuse is never easy, but it is possible. Among the substances that ...