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The risk of relapse is a major obstacle to the long-term treatment of patients suffering from drug addiction. Therefore, the need of the hour is to focus on finding a relevant way to identify the targets to treat addiction. Substantial research and studies have been undertaken in recent times to improve the overall understanding related to the role of molecular signaling pathways in triggering drug-induced maladaptations. Continue reading
Cocaine dependence is hard to get rid of. As per the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), almost two million people aged 12 and above in the United States used cocaine in 2015. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) indicates that the number of cocaine overdose deaths in the U.S. has gone up by 1.6 times from 2010 to 2015. Continue reading
Made from the leaves of the coca plant, cocaine was originally used as a painkiller. The U.S. consumes nearly 37 percent of the total production of cocaine in the world, as per the data from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), about 1.5 million Americans aged 12 years or older abused cocaine in 2013. Continue reading
Cocaine use makes one talkative, alert, energetic, and feel euphoric even when taken in small quantities. It is believed to cause serious medical issues, including complications pertaining to cardiovascular and gastrointestinal system. However, some users think that the drug helps them perform better in various physical and mental tasks. Continue reading
Cocaine is a highly addictive drug that increases the energy level and causes a euphoric feeling by producing neurotransmitter dopamine in the brain. Continue reading
