A growing body of evidence from the past 15 years implicates epigenetic mechanisms in the
behavioral effects of addictive drugs. The main focus of these studies has been epigenetic …

This current review focuses on contributions to exhaled breath (EB) preparation in drug of
abuse (DOA) detection. DOA has caused health hazards, accidents, criminal acts and huge …

Enduring patterns of epigenomic and transcriptional plasticity within the mesolimbic
dopamine system contribute importantly to persistent behavioral adaptations that …

Background Cocaine use disorder (CUD) is characterized by a loss of control over cocaine
intake and is associated with structural, functional, and molecular alterations in the human …

Substance abuse and addiction represent a significant public health problem that impacts
multiple dimensions of society, including healthcare, the economy, and the workforce. In …

Given the devastating social and health consequences of drug addiction and the limitations
of current treatments, a new strategy is needed. Circadian system disruptions are frequently …

The current addiction crisis has destroyed a multitude of lives, leaving millions of fatalities
worldwide in its wake. At the same time, various governmental agencies dedicated to …

With the emergence of positron emission tomography (PET) in the late 1970s, psychiatry
had access to a tool capable of non‐invasive assessment of human brain function. Early …

Oxycodone is one of the most commonly used analgesics in the clinic. However, long‐term
use can contribute to drug dependence. Accumulating evidence of changes in DNA …

Psychostimulant methamphetamine (METH) is neurotoxic to the brain and, therefore, its
misuse leads to neurological and psychiatric disorders. The gene regulatory network (GRN) …