Anti-Reward System Implicated in Drug Relapse
Researchers identified an anti-reward system in the brain that discourages withdrawal from cocaine.
Reducing Delay Discounting
Studies reveal the connection between delay discounting and addiction, plus techniques for reducing delay discounting.
Cornell Professor Reports Progress on Vaccine for Cocaine Addiction
At a conference in New Orleans, Dr. Stephen M. Kaminsky reported positive results from a phase 2 trial on a vaccine for cocaine addiction.
Mavoglurant Effective Against Cocaine Addiction in Phase 2 Trial
The drug company, Novartis, reports a significant decline in cocaine use with mavoglurant in phase 2 trial.
The Endocannabinoid System and Addiction
New research looks at developing endocannabinoid receptor agonists for the treatment of obesity, PTSD and drug addiction.