The 5‐HT2C receptor as a therapeutic target for alcohol and methamphetamine use disorders: A pilot study in treatment‐seeking individuals

• Main Authors: Erin J. Campbell (Author), Yvonne Bonomo (Author), Adam Pastor (Author), Lisa Collins (Author), Amanda Norman (Author), Peter Galettis (Author), Janice Johnstone (Author), Andrew J. Lawrence (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wiley, 2021-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Alcohol use disorder (AUD) and methamphetamine use disorder (MUD) are prevalent and have high adverse impacts on both the individual and society. Current treatment strategies for these disorders are ineffective at a population level. Lorcaserin, a 5‐HT2C receptor agonist, has shown potentia...