To learn more about the biology underlying cocaine addiction, researchers analyzed almost 900 rats to map the genetic basis ...

Scientists are now exploring whether they also influence dopamine signaling.

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For the first time, researchers are able to describe how the dopamine transporter involved in cocaine use operates at the molecular level, which could pave the way to future targeted treatments.

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A new study led by researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso found that use of weight loss drugs like Ozempic and ...

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Cannabis use among Greek teens hits a 25-year record, while cocaine and opioids remain major drug concerns in Greece.

Despite the rising body count off the South American coast, researchers say cocaine is as easy to get in many parts of the ...