OMRF scientists pinpoint brain cells linked to drug abuse relapse

Tue, 05/03/2022 - 22:38

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New findings from scientists at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation could clarify a lingering mystery about chemical changes in the brain that occur during stress-induced drug abuse relapse of methamphetamine and cocaine. Research led by Mike Beckstead, Ph.D., verified his theory about the chemical involved with relapse and the type of brain cells that interact with this chemical. The…

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