Key Areas in Neuropharmacology (5)
Addiction and Substance Abuse
- Mechanisms of Addiction: Research focuses on how drugs of abuse alter brain function and behavior, leading to addiction. Treatments aim to restore normal brain function and reduce cravings.
- Medication-Assisted Treatments: Includes drugs like methadone and buprenorphine for opioid addiction, and nicotine replacement therapies for smoking cessation.