Cocaine self-administration behavior is associated with subcortical and cortical morphometry measures in individuals with cocaine use disorder

Conclusions: Brain morphometry features in the striatum and insula may contribute to cocaine consumption in CUD. These differences in morphometry may reflect consequences of prolonged use, predisposed vulnerability, or other possibilities.Clinical Trial Numbers: NCT01978431; NCT03471182.PMID:38551365 | DOI:10.1080/00952990.2024.2318585

Source: The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse - March 29, 2024 Category: Addiction Authors: Robert J Kohler Simon Zhornitsky Marc N Potenza Sarah W Yip Patrick Worhunsky Gustavo A Angarita Source Type: research