Neural Changes Developed during the Extinction of Cocaine Self-Administration Behavior

• Main Authors: Nuria del Olmo (Author), Carmen García-Lecumberri (Author), Alejandro Higuera-Matas (Author), Emilio Ambrosio (Author), Miguel Miguens (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2011-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The high rate of recidivism in cocaine addiction after prolonged periods of abstinence poses a significant problem for the effective treatment of this condition. Moreover, the neurobiological basis of this relapse phenomenon remains poorly understood. In this review, we will discuss the evidence cur...