Methamphetamine mechanism of addiction in the brain reward system
The following video by National Geographic discusses the mechanisms of addiction of Methamphetamine (also known as Meth and Tik).
It is oriented to a general audience. However, it’s useful to review the brain reward system and some important dopamine pathways.
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Further reading
Addiction, Dopamine, and the Molecular Mechanisms of Memory. Neuron, Vol. 25, 515–532, March, 2000. Free Full Text – PDF -
Is there a common molecular pathway for addiction? EJ Nestler – Nature neuroscience, 2005. Free Full Text – PDF -
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