Visual cues may trigger drug-seeking urges.

Insights into the Brain’s Role in Drug-Seeking Behavior and Potential Therapeutic Targets

Topline:

A recent study has identified the role of NPAS4, a protein in the brain, in regulating the associations between drug use and environmental cues. This discovery could pave the way for new treatments to reduce the risk of relapse in individuals with cocaine addiction.

Study Details:

Addiction often hijacks the brain's natural ability to form associa…