Abstract Cue‐induced craving—the desire to use a drug triggered by exposure to cues associated with prior use—is a central mechanism…
Abstract The mesolimbic reward system originating from dopamine neurons in the ventral tegmental area (VTA) of the midbrain shows a…
Abstract Rationale: Adolescent cannabis use is linked to later-life changes in cognition, learning, and memory. Rodent experimental studies suggest Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol…
Abstract The therapeutic utility of opioids is diminished by their ability to induce rewarding behaviors that may lead to opioid…