Scientists identify new brain mechanism involved in impulsive cocaine-seeking in rats: Discovery may represent a future target for treating substance use disorders - Science Daily

Researchers have found that blocking certain acetylcholine receptors in the lateral habenula (LHb), an area of the brain that balances reward and aversion, made it harder to resist seeking cocaine in a rat model of impulsive behavior. These findings identify …

Researchers have found that blocking certain acetylcholine receptors in the lateral habenula (LHb), an area of the brain that balances reward and aversion, made it harder to resist seeking cocaine in… [+4859 chars]

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