Abstract Brain-stimulation reward, also known as intracranial self-stimulation (ICSS), is a commonly used procedure for studying brain reward function and…
Abstract Globally, cannabis is the most frequently used controlled substance after alcohol and tobacco. Rates of cannabis use are steadily…
Abstract Cannabis is commonly used, and use may be increasing in the setting of increasing legalization and social acceptance. The…
Abstract Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image which…
Abstract With the increase in use of cannabis and its shifting legal status in the United States, cannabis use has…
Abstract Currently, there are no approved pharmacotherapies for addiction to cocaine and other psychostimulant drugs. Several studies have proposed that…
Abstract The endocannabinoid system (ECS) has been recently recognized as a prominent promoter of the emotional homeostasis, mediating the effects…
Abstract Post-traumatic stress manifests in disturbed affect and emotion, including exaggerated severity and frequency of negative valence emotions, e.g., fear,…
Abstract Motherhood involves a switch in natural rewards, whereby offspring become highly rewarding. Nucleus accumbens (NAC) is a key CNS…