Impact of methamphetamine use depends on your genes

(La Trobe University) The research, published in Molecular Psychiatry found that variations in the gene known as BDNF strongly determine the effects of methamphetamine in the brain. This could potentially explain why some users develop methamphetamine-induced psychosis, which is similar to schizophrenia.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news