New study examines the way estrogen affects methamphetamine addiction

(Medical University of South Carolina) MUSC researchers look at how methamphetamine affects female rats in a new study published January 10 eNeuro. Findings show that the drug induces different signaling changes in the brains of male rats versus their female counterparts, which may suggest there are sex-related mechanisms behind methamphetamine addiction. Delving further into these brain changes could offer insight into sex-specific treatment strategies that could offer better outcomes for people struggling with addiction.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news