Vaccine May Treat Cocaine Addiction

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Potential First-Ever Pharmacological Treatment For Cocaine Addiction Discovered – May Compliment Behavioral Exposure Therapies » The Behavioral Medicine Report

bmedreport.com — “New discoveries by researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) offer potential for development of a first-ever pharmacological treatment for cocaine addiction. A common beta blocker, propranolol, currently used to treat people with hypertension and anxiety, has shown to be effective in preventing the brain from retrieving memories associated with cocaine use in animal-addiction models, according to Devin Mueller, UWM assistant professor of psychology and a co-author with James Oti” View full resource at bmedreport.com

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Blood Pressure Drug Could Fight Cocaine Addiction – TIME Healthland

healthland.time.com — “The newest treatment for cocaine addiction may come from a drug that's already being used to battle high blood pressure and is showing some experimental benefits in treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as well. That, at least, is what some new research in rats shows.” View full resource at healthland.time.com

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Ethical and Policy Issues in Using Vaccines to Treat and Prevent Cocaine and Nicotine Dependence - QualityPoint Technologies

qualitypointtech.net — “Vaccines are a novel and potentially feasible approach to relapse prevention for cocaine and nicotine addiction, but there are ethical and legal considerations that must be carefully weighed. Current Opinion in Psychiatry” View full resource at qualitypointtech.net

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Quest for Vaccines to Treat Addiction - WSJ.com

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New Cocaine Vaccine May Squelch Cravings; Remedy Addiction

medicalnewstoday.com — “In the first of its kind, a vaccination may soon be available for those persons addicted to cocaine, nicotine and heroin to help repress cravings and eventually kick the habit. A lasting anti-coc” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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Researchers discover how cocaine corrupts brains' reward center

news-medical.net — “Mount Sinai researchers have discovered how cocaine corrupts the brain and becomes addictive. These findings-the first to connect activation of specific neurons to alterations in cocaine reward-were published in Science on October 15. The results may help researchers in developing new ways of treating those addicted to the drug.” View full resource at news-medical.net

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Why cocaine is so addictive: Activation of specific neurons linked to alterations in cocaine reward

sciencedaily.com — “Researchers have discovered how cocaine corrupts the brain and becomes addictive. The findings -- the first to connect activation of specific neurons to alterations in cocaine reward -- may help researchers in developing new ways of treating those addicted to the drug.” View full resource at sciencedaily.com

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Mount Sinai researchers discover why cocaine is so addictive

eurekalert.org — “Mount Sinai researchers have discovered how cocaine corrupts the brain and becomes addictive. These findings -- the first to connect activation of specific neurons to alterations in cocaine reward -- were published in Science on Oct. 15. The results may help researchers in developing new ways of treating those addicted to the drug.” View full resource at eurekalert.org

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Why cocaine is so addictive: Activation of specific neurons linked to alterations in cocaine reward

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Cincinnati researchers conducting clinical trial of cocaine vaccine

physorg.com — “Researchers at the University of Cincinnati are conducting a clinical trial for a vaccine designed to treat cocaine addiction by preventing the drug from entering the brain, thus reducing its pleasurable effects.” View full resource at physorg.com

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Kudzu Extract May Treat Cocaine Addiction: Study - QualityPoint Technologies

qualitypointtech.net — “An extract of the kudzu vine being developed to treat alcoholism may also help treat cocaine addiction, researchers at Gilead Sciences Inc reported on Sunday. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)” View full resource at qualitypointtech.net

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Plant extract may treat coke addiction: study - Healthcare in Canada - C-Health

chealth.canoe.ca — “An extract of the kudzu vine being developed to treat alcoholism may also help treat cocaine addiction, researchers at Gilead Siences Inc reported Sunday.” View full resource at chealth.canoe.ca

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