Acupuncture and addiction mechanisms

Korean researchers have reviewed the data regarding possible mechanisms of action of acupuncture in the treatment of drug addiction. They suggest that acupuncture's role in suppressing the reinforcing effects of abused drugs takes place by modulating dopamine neurons in the mesolimbic area of the brain. They further examine the potential roles of neurotransmitter systems such as serotonin, opioid ...

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