Brain-derived neurotrophic factor serum levels as a candidate biomarker for withdrawal in crack heroin dependence
Abstract Background Crack heroin is a novel opiate derivative with highly addictive properties and unfamiliar health consequences. It causes a variety of brain dysfunctions that are mediated by neurochemical alterations and abnormal neuroplasticity. Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is a wide...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2024-01-01
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| Series: | Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-024-00591-0 |