Methamphetamine activates reward circuitry in drug naive human subjects.

Amphetamines are highly addictive drugs that have pronounced effects on emotional and cognitive behavior in humans. These effects are mediated through their potent dopaminergic agonistic properties. Dopamine has also been implicated in the modulation of responses of the 'reward circuit' in...

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Main Authors: Völlm, B, de Araujo, I, Cowen, P, Rolls, E, Kringelbach, M, Smith, K, Jezzard, P, Heal, R, Matthews, P
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2004