Browsing by Subject "drug abuse"

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    • Impact of Ghrelin and Cocaine on Intracranial Self-Stimulation in Rats 
      Kniffin, Tracey C (2012-07-11)
      Ghrelin (GHR) is a 28-amino acid peptide that is secreted in the peripheral and central nervous systems and correlates with hunger. GHR is the only gut hormone known to stimulate food intake. Psychostimulant drugs, such ...
    • Social environment modulates morphine sensitivity: A partial role of vasopressin V1b receptor 
      Hofford, Rebecca 1983- (2012-08-31)
      Social factors influence drug abuse in adolescents; this is partially attributed to peer pressure in humans. Similarly, using rodent models, some research suggests that social housing condition can influence rodents' drug ...
    • Thief of Flesh 
      McNease, Hannah Marie
      This project explores the effects of drug abuse and the role of culture and relationships on an individual’s upbringing. Drug abuse is becoming an increasing problem in the world, which is not only bad for individuals, who ...