Activating Brain Region Creates Intense Desire to Use Cocaine
August 21, 2017
August 21, 2017
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 21 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release:
Researchers have identified a portion of the brain that intensifies one's desire for certain rewards--in this case, mimicking addiction to cocaine.
The new University of Michigan study found that activating part of the amygdala, an almond-shaped brain region, intensifies motivation to consume cocaine far beyond ordinary drug levels, similar to its ability to intensify motivation f . . .
Researchers have identified a portion of the brain that intensifies one's desire for certain rewards--in this case, mimicking addiction to cocaine.
The new University of Michigan study found that activating part of the amygdala, an almond-shaped brain region, intensifies motivation to consume cocaine far beyond ordinary drug levels, similar to its ability to intensify motivation f . . .