Methamphetamine (MA) is a psychostimulant drug of addiction that induces a wide range of
effects. Among its many side effects is the potentiation of cellular, physiological, and …

Psychostimulants such as methamphetamine (MA) induce significant alterations in the
function of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. These changes in HPA axis …

Sex differences in methamphetamine (MA) abuse and consequences of MA have been
reported with females showing an increased addiction phenotype and withdrawal …

Chronic methamphetamine (MA) use can lead to increased symptoms of depression and
anxiety during abstinence. Less is known about the specific brain regions that are altered …

Rationale Chronic methamphetamine (MA) abuse leads to dependence and symptoms of
withdrawal after use has ceased. Negative mood states associated with withdrawal, as well …

Glucocorticoids are involved in psychostimulant‐induced hyperactivity, but the exact
mechanism is not known. This study used the selective glucocorticoid receptor antagonist …

Previous research in humans and animals suggests that prior exposure to stress alters
responsivity to drugs of abuse, including psychostimulants. Male rats show an augmented …

Methamphetamine (METH) is a widely abused drug. However, little is known about the
effects of chronic METH consumption on HPA axis function and psychiatric symptomatology …

Withdrawal from amphetamine use frequently leads to dysphoric states including enhanced
anxiety and loss of the full capacity for coping with stress. These factors are believed to …

Dysregulation of hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis activation is associated with
changes in addiction‐related behaviors. In this study, we tested whether sex differences in …