The influence of drug class on reward in substance use disorders

• Published in: Pharmacology, biochemistry and behavior Vol. 240; p. 173771
• Main Authors: Jones, Jermaine D., Arout, Caroline A., Luba, Rachel, Murugesan, Dillon, Madera, Gabriela, Gorsuch, Liam, Schusterman, Rebecca, Martinez, Suky
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Inc 01.07.2024
• Subjects: Analgesics, Opioid - pharmacology; Animals; Behavior, Addictive - psychology; Brain - drug effects; Brain - metabolism; Cannabinoids - pharmacology; Cocaine - pharmacology; Dopamine - metabolism; Humans; Motivation; Nicotine - pharmacology; Reinforcement, Psychology; Reward; Substance-Related Disorders - psychology

In the United States, the societal costs associated with drug use surpass $500 billion annually. The rewarding and reinforcing properties that drive the use of these addictive substances are typically examined concerning the neurobiological effects responsible for their abuse potential. In this revi...