Stroke Cures Quebec Man of Cocaine Addiction, Researchers Report

Stroke cures Quebec man of cocaine addiction, researchers report
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Montreal researchers are reporting on the curious case of a Quebec man apparently cured of a cocaine addiction following a stroke. Although it's based on a single case report, the finding could set the foundation for more research into whether it's … Read more on Canada.com

Morphine vs. cocaine: A different mechanism of addiction
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Morphine and cocaine both lead to addiction in part because of how they affect key reward areas in the brain. But a new study shows that they do this in very different ways — knowledge that may eventually make treatments for addicts more specific and … Read more on Los Angeles Times

Motherhood might limit the effect of cocaine on the brain
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A cocaine addiction is difficult to overcome; however, a new study may lead to customized drug therapies that can combat addiction in women. The findings were … Thus, gender-specific treatments are needed to tailor appropriate treatment methods. Read more on Examiner.com