Methamphetamine doesn't just spike levels of the pleasure-inducing hormone dopamine in the reward pathways of the brain—it also provokes damaging brain inflammation through similar mechanisms.

Methamphetamine addiction has a way of looping back on itself. A rush of pleasure pulls you in, cravings follow, and the ...

New findings argue against a direct causal role for dopamine during the experience of a treatment effect in the establishment of positive treatment expectations and placebo analgesia in healthy ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The placebo effect can have a significant influence on treatment ...

Dopamine, well known for its role in the central nervous system, is increasingly recognised as a key modulator of immune function. Dopamine receptors, expressed not only on neurons but also on a ...