Accumulating evidence indicates that the neuropeptide oxytocin (OXY) may modulate
reward-related behavioural responses to methamphetamine (METH) administration. Limited …

Drug addiction is one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide. Despite great advances
were achieved in understanding the neurobiology of drug addiction, the therapeutic options …

Oxytocin (OT) and vasopressin (AVP) are hypothalamic neuropeptides classically
associated with their regulatory role in reproduction, water homeostasis, and social …

Stress sensitivity and sex are predictive factors for the development of neuropsychiatric
disorders. Life stresses are not only risk factors for the development of addiction but also are …

Schizophrenia is a chronic debilitating neuropsychiatric disorder estimated to affect 51
million people worldwide. Several symptom domains characterize schizophrenia, including …

The neuropeptide oxytocin (OXT) plays a critical role in the regulation of social and
emotional behaviors. OXT plays a role in stress response and in drug reward, but to date no …

Previous research suggests that the nonpeptide oxytocin receptor (OTR) agonist WAY
267,464 may only partly mimic the effects of oxytocin in rodents. The present study further …

Substance use disorders blight the lives of millions of people and inflict a heavy financial
burden on society. There is a compelling need for new pharmacological treatments as …

Background Oxytocin reduces cued reinstatement of cocaine seeking in male and female
rats, but the underlying neurobiology has not been uncovered. The majority of effort on this …

The role of oxytocin in attenuating the abuse of licit and illicit drugs, including the
psychostimulant methamphetamine, has been examined with increased ferocity in recent …