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The Role of Dopamine System in Methamphetamine Addiction

  

  1. Yunnan Police Officer Academy, Kunming 650223, China
  • Received:2014-05-22 Online:2014-10-15 Published:2014-10-15

Abstract:

Objective: To study the role of dopamine system in methamphetamine addiction. Methods: The literature on dopamine,
dopamine receptors, and dopamine transporter in methamphetamine addiction written by experts of domestic and abroad in recent years
was reviewed, and the role of dopamine system in methamphetamine addiction was summarized. Results:The dopamine system played
an important role in methamphetamine addiction. Conclusion:Studying the role of dopamine system in methamphetamine addiction
clearly helps find effective treatment method for methamphetamine addiction.

Key words: Methamphetamine, dopamine, dopamine system, dopamine receptor, dopamine transporter

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